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WG09 UYX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle on rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable and brake hose mounting corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,187 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

slight play and noise in steering column

Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken and sat in spring cup

Rear axle beam corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

slight play and noise in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 75,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 72,768 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,629 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,985 miles

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,216 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 UYX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

WG09 UYX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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