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WJ09 NVU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 NVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 85,766 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,381 miles

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

West Test

Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 70,013 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 67,354 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 67,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,236 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,956 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,428 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 NVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

WJ09 NVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is WJ09 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 NVU 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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