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WL09 HVB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,622 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 69,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,339 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 64,339 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,949 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,949 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,685 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 38,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,245 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter damp but not holed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,994 miles

both nearside and offside mirror covers damaged

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,855 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 HVB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc diesel 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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

WL09 HVB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is WL09 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 HVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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