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WN09 VRZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,202 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 122,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,955 miles

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))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle / spring mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 115,955 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle / spring mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front grill insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,429 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 106,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,245 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,198 miles

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

backbox of exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2015 33,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 VRZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 VRZ, 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 WN09 VRZ registered?

WN09 VRZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is WN09 VRZ safe to buy?

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