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WF09 PNL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,046 mi
Last recorded94,046 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,046 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear axle arms corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 93,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine rpm too unstable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket corroded/ broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 89,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket corroded/ broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,738 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion on rear

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 78,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2020 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Offside hand brake cable mounting broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Offside hand brake cable mounting broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,945 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

nearside headlamp deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2019 71,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front brake pads slightly worn

nearside headlamp deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,564 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition flex broken and rear box corroded and thin

Module on engine insecure

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside hand brake cable mounting broken

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,861 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 PNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

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

Is WF09 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 PNL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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