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WF09 YYX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 YYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 60,003 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 14 Dec 2024 59,217 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,142 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch cylinder/pedal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front clutch pedal insecure/requires welding

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,599 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 55,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,652 miles

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

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

Rear Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,360 miles

Front both sides- shock absorber retaining nuts and cups heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,946 miles

Rear axle corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,346 miles

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

offside rear tyre has low pressure mark around inside and outside wall

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has low pressure mark around inside and outside wall

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,588 miles

all four tyres cracking in side walls but not showing cords

rear silencer rusty and de-laminating

Fail 30 Jul 2014 18,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,194 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,628 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 YYX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

WF09 YYX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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