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WN09 XLC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 132,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 115,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 65,822 miles

Nearside headlamp fixing damaged

parking brake only just met requirements 16 % 0 lock

Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,588 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Fail 30 Jan 2021 59,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,448 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 57,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,860 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 47,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,253 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,252 miles

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

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

WN09 XLC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is WN09 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN09 XLC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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