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WJ09 ZVB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 86,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,320 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,611 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting to engine rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at silencer in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 77,611 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting to engine rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at silencer in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,065 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle cross beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outter skin rusted and leak on joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 33,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outter skin rusted and leak on joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,886 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer quite rusty on its outter skin (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,457 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)

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 ZVB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

WJ09 ZVB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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