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WF09 LYT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,634 mi
Last recorded107,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,634 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,921 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts/Drivers Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,672 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT SIGGESTING THIS REQUIRES ATTENTION/ADJUSTMENT

NS AND OS HEADLAMP OUTER CASINGS FADED, TEMP REPAIR APPLIED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF AND OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,672 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT SIGGESTING THIS REQUIRES ATTENTION/ADJUSTMENT

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS AND OS FADED OUTER CASINGS (4.1.2 (c))

NS AND OS HEADLAMP OUTER CASINGS FADED, TEMP REPAIR APPLIED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF AND OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,638 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 88,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,491 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,147 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,731 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,786 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,588 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inside edge

rear silencer and clamp corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,846 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 LYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

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

Is WF09 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 LYT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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