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WJ09 FDP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 85,563 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (Topmount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from cat to front section clamp deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 85,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from cat to front section clamp deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,101 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 82,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,169 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE BRAKET BROKEN

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHING AND BECOMING LOW ON INNER TREAD

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,520 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,178 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 41,951 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 22,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,684 miles

Wiper blades split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FDP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

WJ09 FDP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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