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WL09 CHV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 104,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 104,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 99,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,594 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both lower ball joints dust boots perished

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both lower ball joints dust boots perished

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 68,415 miles

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 62,264 miles

both front strut top cups corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 62,264 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front strut top cups corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 55,952 miles

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

both front tyres worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 46,147 miles

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

rear axle has shally corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 33,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 23,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,455 miles

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 CHV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

WL09 CHV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is WL09 CHV safe to buy?

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