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WM09 CXW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,768 mi
Last recorded62,768 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 CXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle frame corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,479 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,440 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 45,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 43,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots

front and rear tyres different sizes

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber hanger perished / splitting

Fail 5 Feb 2020 41,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots

front and rear tyres different sizes

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber hanger perished / splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,276 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 37,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,804 miles

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

n/s front lower arm bush wearing [rear off arm]

o/s rear tyre starting too break up on sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2016 33,804 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper clevis pin (3.5.1l)

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

n/s front lower arm bush wearing [rear off arm]

o/s rear tyre starting too break up on sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2015 31,633 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,516 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 CXW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WM09 CXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM09 CXW registered?

WM09 CXW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is WM09 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 CXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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