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WL09 AUX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,863 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear parking brake has no reserve travel

bonnet stay defective

Fail 11 Jul 2024 96,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear parking brake has no reserve travel

bonnet stay defective

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,852 miles

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

under body undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,125 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 140,125 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,875 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,640 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 115,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 103,888 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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,857 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,856 miles

rear brake application uneven nearside lagging behind (46%) (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,748 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,325 miles

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

corrosion devolping to exhaust system

Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,994 miles

Nearside Front 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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WL09 AUX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL09 AUX, 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 WL09 AUX registered?

WL09 AUX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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