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WF09 ZDA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 68,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 50,120 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 50,119 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 44,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 44,936 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,345 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 34,345 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 32,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both Front Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front N/S/F Anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm Rear Bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm Rear Bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 30,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 28,228 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 25,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,377 miles

both 0/s and n/s front lower suspension arm (most rear bushes deteriated

both rear tyres perished and beginning to crack

Pass 26 May 2015 18,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,462 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 10,575 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 ZDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

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

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