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WL09 HGE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 62,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,182 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres MI CRO CRACKING

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,279 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,155 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs corroded on faces

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,395 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 HGE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL09 HGE registered?

WL09 HGE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is WL09 HGE safe to buy?

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