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WM09 CXP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 CXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 126,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,368 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,293 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,752 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 28,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,976 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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WM09 CXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM09 CXP, 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 WM09 CXP registered?

WM09 CXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is WM09 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 CXP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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