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WIG 4181

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 4181
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,115 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,115 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

play in clutch pedal

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,159 miles

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

play to clutch pedal resulting in fouling steering shaft

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,566 miles

clutch pedal has side to side play

Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal has side to side play

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play in clutch pedal

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,622 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,731 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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WIG 4181 is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WIG 4181, 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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WIG 4181 is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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