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WG09 GZW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,568 mi
Last recorded128,568 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 128,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2025 122,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,287 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,707 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort only just achieved

Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake effort only just achieved

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,977 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 96,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,055 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper retaining plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,587 miles

rear spring mounts/rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,587 miles

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

rear spring mounts/rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,741 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded,offside rear bump stop broken.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded,offside rear bump stop broken.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,090 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust coroded,rear suspension coroded,front tyres worn edges,

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,333 miles

rear exhaust coroded,rear suspension coroded,front tyres worn edges,

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 37,610 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)

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 GZW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

WG09 GZW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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