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WG09 ZPD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 ZPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,113 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underneath of car has been waxoiled

Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,118 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,139 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,293 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,006 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,321 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 ZPD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

WG09 ZPD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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