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WJ09 ENV

2009 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ENV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated and front mounting bracket broken

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle including spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2024 95,371 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle including spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,702 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,283 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SLIGHT LATERAL MOVEMENT

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE SECURING DEVICE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED ON SPRING MOUNTS

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SLIGHT LATERAL MOVEMENT

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE SECURING DEVICE IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED ON SPRING MOUNTS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,168 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,660 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,886 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread uneven.

Offside Rear 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 ENV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ09 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

WJ09 ENV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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