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WK03 WJK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,935 mi
Last recorded111,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 WJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside front webbing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 111,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside front webbing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,201 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 103,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 26 Aug 2022 89,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,169 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Shows signs of having been excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,053 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Shows signs of having been excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,463 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,396 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,535 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,454 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,432 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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WK03 WJK 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 63.6%.

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 WK03 WJK, 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 WK03 WJK registered?

WK03 WJK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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