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WJ09 EWB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 EWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust rubber hanger deteriorating

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axel corroded

Registration plate lamp insecure BOTH sides (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 74,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,466 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 70,398 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Corrosion Hole in Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,346 miles

rear tyres wearing low

sump corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,336 miles

Rear tyres getting worn

oil sump corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Water in top strut mount causing corrosion

Water in top strut mount causing corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,408 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 EWB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

WJ09 EWB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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