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WF09 ZST

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 ZST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 62,210 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame extensions, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 62,209 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame extensions, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s handbrake effort, very poor, not met requirements.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,097 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO, FRONT SUSPENION EXTENSIONS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,796 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES, CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 57,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING BADLY ON SIDEWALL, CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear O/S HANDBRAKE, EFFORT, REDUCED.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES, CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,005 miles

N/S/R, FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect LEAKING. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect LEAKING. (5.3.2 (d))

N/S/R, FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,098 miles

Nearside 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 18 Aug 2021 50,536 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 48,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 45,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 41,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 35,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 6 May 2015 31,926 miles

both rear tyres splitting on wall no cords visible.

Fail 6 May 2015 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres splitting on wall no cords visible.

Pass 9 May 2014 28,557 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 28,557 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,594 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 ZST is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

WF09 ZST is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is WF09 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 ZST shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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