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WJ09 JPY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,399 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 65,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,130 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 63,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure union not secure - front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking from bottom hose connector on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test iteams removed from intera mirror ()

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

air con radiator badly detrated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,785 miles

battery losse

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,241 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,094 miles

rear exhaust baffles loose.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,643 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,146 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 JPY 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 75%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

WJ09 JPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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