CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF09 VDM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 VDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,767 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,055 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 75,054 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,786 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,411 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,509 miles

Front Upper strut mountings top nut and plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,498 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper strut mountings top nut and plates corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,961 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 54,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,044 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 46,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,935 miles

both rear tyres have slight flat spot on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,934 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

both rear tyres have slight flat spot on inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,469 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 34,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2013 22,161 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,161 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 29 May 2012 18,601 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 28 May 2012 18,601 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front bumper cracked

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF09 VDM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VDM, 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

How do I check the history of WF09 VDM?

You can check the full history of WF09 VDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF09 VDM registered?

WF09 VDM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is WF09 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 VDM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF09 VDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF09 VDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.