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WJ09 YWY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,695 miles

o/s rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,372 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,502 miles

Front exhaust pipe support clamp corroded and broken

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,502 miles

Front exhaust pipe support clamp corroded and broken

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mount (8.3.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid either side (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,834 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 77,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,891 miles

oil leak engine oil sump corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2014 73,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak engine oil sump corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 67,979 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 31 May 2012 51,202 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

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 YWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

WJ09 YWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2009.

Is WJ09 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 YWY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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