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WF09 YZA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,604 mi
Last recorded48,604 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,604 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 46,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 46,712 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 44,108 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Fail 25 May 2023 41,047 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2022 38,176 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 38,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 36,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 35,483 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2019 32,812 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 28,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, Sidewalls perished DOT 4408 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 24,629 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 24,629 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 20,759 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to both door mirror casings

Pass 14 May 2015 17,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirror casings damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 14,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,107 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 29 May 2012 8,121 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 YZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

WF09 YZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is WF09 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 YZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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