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WK09 YVR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,452 mi
Last recorded61,452 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 61,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 61,452 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,858 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 56,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust missing outer skin

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,926 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,475 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,922 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 30 Oct 2020 50,898 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 9 May 2019 48,962 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gasket on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but not loose or leaking

Pass 10 May 2018 47,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,898 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 41,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,941 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 33,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,862 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 24,860 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

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 YVR 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 WK09 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

WK09 YVR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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