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WP09 LRO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,179 mi
Last recorded42,179 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 LRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 42,179 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 40,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 37,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,217 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 28,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 27,616 miles

Middle and rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 20 May 2019 26,078 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 May 2018 24,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,011 miles

Rear axle is badly corroded.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,384 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,927 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounting plates are badly corroded.

Exhaust system badly corroded and leaking slightly.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f spot light cover missing from wheel arch

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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WP09 LRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WP09 LRO, 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 WP09 LRO registered?

WP09 LRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is WP09 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 LRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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