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WL09 KYF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,369 mi
Last recorded129,369 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 KYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,053 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 116,048 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 110,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 110,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,365 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,161 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,338 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 KYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

WL09 KYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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