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WF09 LWL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 94,986 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,021 miles

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 75,804 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure also flexi section deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,293 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,293 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,223 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tin front panel which supports bonnet seal and trim heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,894 miles

Front Central exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorating splitting away

Front scuttle section under window screen metal plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 51,894 miles

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

Front Central exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorating splitting away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on edges (3.5.1i)

Front scuttle section under window screen metal plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,191 miles

front brakes poor condtion

nsf tyre perrished in tread

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes poor condtion

nsf tyre perrished in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

tail box outer casing corroded and joint has minor exhaust gas leak.

Fail 28 May 2014 27,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

puncture o/s/r tyre.

tail box outer casing corroded and joint has minor exhaust gas leak.

Pass 24 May 2013 20,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,311 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 LWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LWL, 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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WF09 LWL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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