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WJ09 XXB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,653 mi
Last recorded111,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,653 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,781 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2024 110,488 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 May 2024 110,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2023 110,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,515 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2020 93,554 miles

Front tyres ineer edges bold

Handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,380 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,676 miles

N/S driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S driveshaft seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear handbrake cable warn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,651 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 XXB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

WJ09 XXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 XXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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