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WL09 CFD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,648 mi
Last recorded129,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 CFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,526 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 105,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust system corroded recommend replacement

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,308 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded & system rusty.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective under tray not allowing full inspection of some items.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 103,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded & system rusty.

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top nut isolator plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top nut isolator plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective under tray not allowing full inspection of some items.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,574 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 100,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,448 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 May 2017 78,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 67,769 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 52,185 miles

exhaust corroded

exhsut silencer clamp corroded away, silencer still secure

Pass 17 May 2014 41,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,493 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 May 2012 20,384 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

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 CFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL09 CFD, 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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WL09 CFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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