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WM09 KBK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 KBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,254 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 83,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,075 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,796 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,738 miles

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

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal slight leak

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal slight leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,239 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 68,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,817 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,809 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorating/perrished.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,438 miles

Front brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 KBK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KBK, 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 KBK registered?

WM09 KBK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is WM09 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 KBK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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