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WG09 HBA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,359 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,441 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly, particularly around lower spring cups and trailing arm welds. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly, particularly around lower spring cups and trailing arm welds. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,189 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure.

back box corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,746 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,432 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 HBA 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 72.2%.

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 WG09 HBA, 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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WG09 HBA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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