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WK09 YXY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,138 mi
Last recorded48,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2022 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,689 miles

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

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

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

rear beam axle rusty

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2021 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear beam axle rusty

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2020 47,491 miles

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear tyres slightly cracking in center of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,639 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,511 miles

rear axle and rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,041 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,202 miles

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear thin on edges

exhaust backbox swollen and corroded, minor leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear thin on edges

exhaust backbox swollen and corroded, minor leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,525 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)

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,093 miles

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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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WK09 YXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK09 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

WK09 YXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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