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WF09 YZP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm de-laminated 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,329 miles

Front Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 87,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both park brake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,176 miles

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

Front front pipe flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 79,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up during test (3.5 (a))

Front front pipe flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 67,899 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush almost to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 60,681 miles

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

clutch pedal insecure

exhaust corroded

rear wiper defective

Fail 19 May 2021 60,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal insecure

exhaust corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,847 miles

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2020 57,847 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsf (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 54,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,354 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 41,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 37,348 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,156 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 29,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 YZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZP, 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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WF09 YZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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