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WG09 VHY

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake fluid reservoir broken off but secured with cable ties no fluid has leaked out and not contaminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken of does not effect suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 51,585 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 51,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,050 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,808 miles

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

near side sill badly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,981 miles

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

exhaust tail box heavy rust and blows slightly

off side front tyre minor damage and perished

off side rear tyre screw in tread and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 12,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 VHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

WG09 VHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is WG09 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG09 VHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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