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WL09 HKX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 58,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 58,766 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested OSF brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 54,337 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 52,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 50,957 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,655 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 47,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,124 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 37,090 miles

Front suspension top mount cups and mounting starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2018 28,781 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 17,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 9,336 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 8,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 5,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 5,375 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,188 miles

both front suspension tops rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 4,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,420 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 HKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

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

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