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WJ09 EKO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 EKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped

both sills and all floor slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 79,282 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped

both sills and all floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 54,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,292 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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WJ09 EKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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