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WJ09 WBW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,011 mi
Last recorded152,011 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 152,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 152,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,854 miles

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

handbrake travel high, adjustment req'd.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 137,854 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both deteriorated on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel high, adjustment req'd.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop

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

Rear boot damage

Fail 20 Jul 2023 125,036 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cat gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop

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

Rear boot damage

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,812 miles

Clutch pedal has side to side movement

Handbrake adjustment slack

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached from location

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Fail 20 Jul 2022 109,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch pedal has side to side movement

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake adjustment slack

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached from location

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 69,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,740 miles

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,498 miles

rear silencer in poor condition not leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,488 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,047 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,902 miles

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

exhaust tail box starting to rust

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 WBW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

WJ09 WBW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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