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WN09 VCW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,283 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 124,282 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,613 miles

Offside and near side front and rear suspension system corroded. including rear axle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,379 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,192 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage but not likely to become detatched

all four coil spring corroded

both front strut top mounts corroded

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage but not likely to become detatched

all four coil spring corroded

both front strut top mounts corroded

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,431 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted-x2 front bushes slightly worn- rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 102,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted-x2 front bushes slightly worn- rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has general corrosion

Fail 13 May 2020 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has general corrosion

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

Pass 8 May 2019 97,270 miles

Nearside park brake cable support broken off.

Fail 2 May 2019 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake cable support broken off.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,478 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.

Pass 3 May 2017 86,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

Fail 3 May 2017 86,891 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,543 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 57,678 miles

both front tyres begining to wear on edges

clutch release bearing noisey

engine sump corroded

exhaust system in poor condition and slight blow from rear

o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top securing nuts ,washers and threads heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 43,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,394 miles

Back exhaust box is corroded

Obstruction moved from windscreen

Slight oil leak

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 VCW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WN09 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

WN09 VCW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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