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WF09 LYA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 LYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge & very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,431 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 88,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,068 miles

Nearside Front top spring mount corroded

Offside Front top spring mount corroded

slight exhaust blow in front section

Fail 14 Jun 2023 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top spring mount corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit - wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top spring mount corroded

slight exhaust blow in front section

Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,238 miles

Nearside mirror glass damanged

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damanged

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

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

exhaust rear silencer & centre section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,271 miles

handbrake needs attention

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 18 Jun 2021 67,271 miles

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

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

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

handbrake needs attention

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,878 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,878 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,537 miles

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,148 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,191 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & getting low on tread

offside mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,085 miles

nearside front tyre has split in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,069 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,738 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 LYA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

WF09 LYA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is WF09 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 LYA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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