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WL09 KXK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,360 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

front toe eye should be removed

Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust bracket broken

front toe eye should be removed

Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,691 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps slightly defused

n/s rear hand brake cable support rusted out

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam axle spring cup mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,934 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 68,934 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,827 miles

Rear addvance corrosion to rear axle

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,773 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,773 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,828 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,391 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,372 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 KXK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

WL09 KXK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is WL09 KXK safe to buy?

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