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WG09 WXN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,006 mi
Last recorded89,006 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 89,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,572 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/quarter panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,100 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,484 miles

engine oil pan rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,146 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

outer skin on tail box insecure

play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,142 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp corroded

outer skin on tail box insecure

play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,806 miles

tail box outer skin in poor condtion

Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tail box outer skin in poor condtion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,145 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 62,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,595 miles

nearside rear 175/65R14T tyre cracking in tread grooves

rear exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,398 miles

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

nearside rear 175/65R14T tyre slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,305 miles

both front 175/65R14T tyres wearing on inner edges and have superficial cuts in outer walls

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,649 miles

front 175/65R14T tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorating

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 WXN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

WG09 WXN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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