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WF09 LZJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,675 mi
Last recorded57,675 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,675 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip on zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken off but exhaust is supported

poor corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,638 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,826 miles

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 35,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,347 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 26,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,621 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 17,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,791 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 LZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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