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WN09 LUP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 LUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

bonnet stay missing.

exhaust supports corroded away from pipe but system still supported.

Fail 10 Jun 2023 65,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened nut and metal spacer corroded away. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

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

Rear front and centre support brackets corroded away from exhaust pipe but system still supported.

bonnet stay missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,462 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 57,460 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

front strut tops and scuttle panel very rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system very rusty

front strut tops and scuttle panel very rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,753 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm tread.

rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,805 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,109 miles

corrosion appearing on rear exhaust silencer outer casing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,925 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 20,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WN09 LUP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN09 LUP, 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 WN09 LUP registered?

WN09 LUP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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