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WN09 VSU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,246 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,629 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side(NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (NSF&OSF) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side(NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Between exhaust manifold and flexible pipe + rear silencer box clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side(NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (NSF&OSF) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side(NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,072 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexie slightly worn

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also plate is damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Front Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded not considered excessive Offside front

Central Rear Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Engine sump pan slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to perish 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anti slip rubber missing for clutch pedal

Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,071 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn badly/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn badly/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust flexie slightly worn

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also plate is damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Front Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded not considered excessive Offside front

Central Rear Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Engine sump pan slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting tom perish 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anti slip rubber missing for clutch pedal

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,535 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 80,705 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 80,705 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 75,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 64,034 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,532 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 47,308 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,280 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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WN09 VSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VSU, 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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WN09 VSU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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