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WJ09 XRK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,411 mi
Last recorded135,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,411 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

note/exhaust section misaligned

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 120,924 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bush deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 119,565 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper top mount washer corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper top mount washer corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 118,317 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle rusty

Fail 11 May 2021 118,317 miles

Brake inadequately mounted header tank (1.1.21 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle rusty

Pass 27 May 2020 116,321 miles

both front top suspension cups rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,424 miles

Front bulk head trim panel rusted through

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,084 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 113,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,658 miles

Rear both bump stops loose on inner of coil springs

Rear exhaust box corroding badly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,709 miles

back box corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,709 miles

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

back box corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,953 miles

rear exhaust cover rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,013 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XRK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

WJ09 XRK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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