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WL09 HHC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 116,891 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 116,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 113,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 113,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 109,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rear axle corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 107,474 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rear axle corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,117 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,695 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 85,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,379 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front DICS PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONNECTED

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP TOP BRACKET CRACKED

Nearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT OILY

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD - (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,379 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front DICS PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONNECTED

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP TOP BRACKET CRACKED

Nearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT OILY

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD - (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR LOCK INSECURE-STRONG ADVISE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,925 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 61,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,224 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,732 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 44,732 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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