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WL09 HVC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,868 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))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 73,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,859 miles

Creak on front suspension, suspect top mounts.

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Front exhaust bracket corroded/broken.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sump corroded.

Vehicle rear suspension has general corrosion underneath.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,586 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension generally corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2024 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Slight seepage from driveshaft seal.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension generally corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,861 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 57,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,897 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 47,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 35,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,447 miles

Offside front tyre has slight outer wall damage.

Offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars.

Rear silencer outer layer is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 26,447 miles

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

Offside front tyre has slight outer wall damage.

Offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars.

Rear silencer outer layer is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,745 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,472 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 18,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,734 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 7,732 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,011 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 HVC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

WL09 HVC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is WL09 HVC safe to buy?

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