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WL09 KWG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,815 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights have poor beam images

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking & becoming out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2026 98,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlights have poor beam images

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking & becoming out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,640 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

offside mirror is damaged

steering is notchy

Fail 22 Apr 2025 96,638 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover is loose (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

offside mirror is damaged

steering is notchy

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,199 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,196 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy cover damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,360 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,332 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,331 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,586 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,790 miles

slight corrosion rear exh box

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,270 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,732 miles

Tyre worn out of shape and is slightly perished, offside rear.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,000 miles

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

Rear both tyres in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2016 45,000 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear both tyres in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,965 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,622 miles

Front wiperblades slightly split.

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 KWG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

WL09 KWG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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