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WM09 KDZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,511 mi
Last recorded29,511 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 KDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,511 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,703 miles

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,897 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 26,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust back box corroding.

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,311 miles

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,428 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 KDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

WM09 KDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is WM09 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 KDZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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