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WJ09 JRO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,131 mi
Last recorded26,131 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 JRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 26,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 25,587 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODING

Fail 15 Feb 2024 25,587 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODING

Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,958 miles

rear subframe corroding

rear xhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,242 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM AND COMPONENTS CORRODING

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,468 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2021 23,467 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,891 miles

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING!!

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING / CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,816 miles

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

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,176 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,816 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,118 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 JRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 JRO registered?

WJ09 JRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is WJ09 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 JRO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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