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WJ09 SXX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 114,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion damage (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front lower radiator support corroded through

Pass 22 May 2024 106,493 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Offside rear tyre cracked and perished + worn close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Slack in handbrake

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,012 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section sealing joint leaking gases slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,594 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,549 miles

exhaust sightly corroded

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sightly corroded

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,628 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,628 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,853 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,853 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,091 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,292 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,036 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 SXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

WJ09 SXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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