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WL09 HHR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,302 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 95,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,033 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 95,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 90,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 90,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,758 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,187 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver seat folding mechanism defective/ No access to rear

Oil sump pan slightly corroded

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various deep cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All coil springs corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe mounting bracket broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver seat folding mechanism defective/ No access to rear

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat access to rear not working

Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat access to rear not working

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,112 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,seat belt not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,415 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,336 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,985 miles

engine oil level below (min).

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,875 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 HHR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

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

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