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WF09 YXY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 81,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 61,403 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,929 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 47,929 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,199 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre joint (7.1.2)

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2018 38,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre joint (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,435 miles

drivers rear tyre on limit

front tyres getting low 2.5mm

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,019 miles

shally corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 12,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,872 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 YXY 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 71.4%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

WF09 YXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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