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WJ09 AYT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 AYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 90,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 90,540 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriated leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,139 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,185 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,183 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 67,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp missing offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,513 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,513 miles

Headlamp insecure offside (4.1.1 (c))

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,368 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,673 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts nuts and top plates rusty

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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WJ09 AYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ09 AYT, 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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WJ09 AYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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