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WN09 XGU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,073 mi
Last recorded75,073 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 75,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,384 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2024 70,384 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,888 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box skin corroded and front bracket broken

Fail 7 Nov 2023 62,888 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box skin corroded and front bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,614 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,692 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

RADIATOR STARTING TO LEAK

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 5 Nov 2021 51,692 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

RADIATOR STARTING TO LEAK

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,589 miles

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

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

N/S/R light unit has water in it

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 43,490 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT SEAL HAS SEEPAGE

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,291 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT BIND

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,791 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,448 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,429 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN09 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

WN09 XGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is WN09 XGU safe to buy?

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