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WG09 UYT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mount cup very corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Top mount cup very corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,939 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 77,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall/edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall/edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer mounting slightly deteriorated/broke but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,708 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 47,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has thorne in tread

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 44,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has thorne in tread

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,252 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,090 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 23,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,926 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has perishing on the sidewall

Offside front tyre has a damaged sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

WG09 UYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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