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WF09 LWR

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 LWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 95,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,337 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened sandwich plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,964 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror

handbrake lever has far travel

Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has far travel

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,699 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective Rubbing within holder

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover is also slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside NON- obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front strut top mounting washers corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover is also slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside NON- obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 64,697 miles

Both front anti roll bar link dust covers slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2019 64,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working pump can NOT be heard (3.5 (a))

Both front anti roll bar link dust covers slightly perished

Both front strut top upper mounting washers corroded

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 58,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 53,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 48,069 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre and both front tyres on approx 3mm (nearside front also has slight damage to outer side wall)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2014 30,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak

Fail 17 May 2014 30,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak

Pass 21 May 2013 22,951 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2013 22,951 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 17,446 miles

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (slight corrosion to rear box)

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 LWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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