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WF09 LWC

2009 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 LWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,850 miles

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2024 61,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,058 miles

Oil leak from rusty sump

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,446 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 52,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hand brake and foot brake has low reading

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber 3hole type (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,246 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,145 miles

Front wiper blades smeering

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,621 miles

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 LWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF09 LWC registered?

WF09 LWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is WF09 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 LWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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