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WF09 KMU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

83,638 mi
Last recorded83,638 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 KMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 83,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s & O/s Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Rubber Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing almost through to structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 75,054 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing almost through to structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 64,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middle pipe connection loose / clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 54,513 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 54,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front flexi poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,304 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust blow

Fail 22 Mar 2021 54,302 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad off plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust blow

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,031 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

lower arm bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2020 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower arm bushes poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,647 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside lower arm bushes poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,646 miles

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin insure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads come off backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside lower arm bushes poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 48,579 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

PCV VALVE PIPE SPLIT OUT (ENGINE BAY)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 31,825 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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WF09 KMU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF09 KMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF09 KMU registered?

WF09 KMU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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