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WJ09 AZR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,097 mi
Last recorded63,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 AZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,097 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 63,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,203 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 62,203 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 59,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing / both sides (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle corroding

Fail 1 May 2024 59,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing / both sides (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle corroding

Pass 15 May 2023 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides {axle} (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,571 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,716 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 32,525 miles

Handbrake travel high

Inflation repair kit fluid out of date

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,317 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,063 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,980 miles

Both Rear Tyres Getting Close to Limit

Front Brake Pads 50% Worn

O/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,680 miles

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

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

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 AZR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AZR, 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 WJ09 AZR registered?

WJ09 AZR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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