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WG09 AFV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,495 mi
Last recorded208,495 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 AFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 208,495 miles

Engine sump corroded, seeping oil

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 208,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine sump corroded, seeping oil

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil added before emissions test

Pass 12 Oct 2021 194,747 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 194,747 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop detached.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,676 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front exhaust clamp broken, but system still supported.

Central Front exhaust flexable section in poor condition.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S. (2.5.A.1c)

N/S & O/S Front top mount, top hats corroded but not excessively.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing & exhaust front pipe bracket heavily corroded and not connected but exhaust system still secure.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front wishbone rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S. (2.5.A.1c)

N/S & O/S Front top mount, top hats corroded but not excessively.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing & exhaust front pipe bracket heavily corroded and not connected but exhaust system still secure.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front wishbone rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S. (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,893 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing or insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing or insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,467 miles

corrosion in exhaust

front flexi section of exhaust worn

Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in exhaust

front flexi section of exhaust worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,911 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,648 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,925 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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WG09 AFV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WG09 AFV, 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 WG09 AFV registered?

WG09 AFV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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