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WK09 TVO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,023 mi
Last recorded56,023 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 TVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 56,022 miles

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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower spring mounting on axle welded repair

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 45,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower spring mounting on axle welded repair

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,576 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,501 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe damage (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Buldging in 2 place not under pressure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,844 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion but not leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2017 25,844 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion but not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,638 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)

nearside rear tyre shoulders cracking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,617 miles

All four tyres cracked but not yet deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,545 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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WK09 TVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK09 TVO, 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 WK09 TVO registered?

WK09 TVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is WK09 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK09 TVO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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