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WL09 CKY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,544 mi
Last recorded138,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 CKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 138,544 miles

park brake light stays on

Fail 27 Jun 2022 138,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexible pipe fractured /rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

park brake light stays on

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer wheel rim damage to o/s/r

Fail 24 Jul 2021 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer wheel rim damage to o/s/r

Pass 25 Jul 2020 123,210 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded x2

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2020 123,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded x2

Gearbox mounting defective bolt loose ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire rubbing on driveshaft

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 120,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 116,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 106,249 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 106,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,342 miles

both front bottom ball joints gaiters getting deteriorated

both rear tyres getting worn

exhaust getting deteriorated in areas

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front bottom ball joints gaiters getting deteriorated

both rear tyres getting worn

exhaust getting deteriorated in areas

Pass 15 May 2015 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox getting rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 74,546 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2013 69,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front shock absorber weaping (recommend immediate attention)

Pass 22 May 2013 69,194 miles

nearside front shock absorber weaping (recommend immediate attention)

Pass 23 May 2012 56,115 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight weapage

nearside rear tyre starting to get worn

Fail 23 May 2012 56,114 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber has slight weapage

nearside rear tyre starting to get worn

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 CKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CKY, 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 CKY registered?

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

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