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WK09 XBT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,422 mi
Last recorded63,422 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 XBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 63,422 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 58,468 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 42,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,823 miles

Corrosion at rear axle beam

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,259 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear axle/suspesion arms corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear axle/suspesion arms corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,169 miles

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

General rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 35,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,756 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 34,742 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear back box exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,533 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,119 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,458 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 19 Mar 2012 6,458 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

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 XBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK09 XBT, 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 WK09 XBT registered?

WK09 XBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is WK09 XBT safe to buy?

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