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WF59 HRE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,066 mi
Last recorded78,066 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 HRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 78,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 78,066 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 76,255 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear axle.

Fail 25 May 2023 76,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear axle.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,285 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer not loose but outer skin has become delaminated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer not loose but outer skin has become delaminated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded no leaking observed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,085 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine oil level 1/2 way

Corrosion to exhaust - especially rear silencer

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to exhaust - especially rear silencer

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine oil level 1/2 way

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,766 miles

Corrosion to NSR spring

Corrosion to both top strut mounts front

Corrosion to exhaust

Damage to wheel rim NSF

Front pads friction material less than backing plate

Hand brake has restricted free travel

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Corrosion to NSR spring

Corrosion to both top strut mounts front

Corrosion to exhaust

Damage to wheel rim NSF

Front pads friction material less than backing plate

Hand brake has restricted free travel

Fail 29 Jul 2015 37,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 20,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,288 miles

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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WF59 HRE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF59 HRE, 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 WF59 HRE registered?

WF59 HRE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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