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WP09 LWT

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 LWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 41,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,607 miles

both front top mount caps corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,684 miles

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

both front top mount caps corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 34,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,514 miles

rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 24 May 2021 31,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front top mount slightly notchy.

Fail 21 May 2021 31,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front top mount slightly notchy.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside dot nos 0913 / 1013 (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil breather pipe split under air filter box

Fail 18 Feb 2019 24,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside dot nos 0913 / 1013 (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

oil breather pipe split under air filter box

Pass 10 Feb 2018 21,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked 195/50/15

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 21,462 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked 195/50/15

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 19,789 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,373 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 18,373 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,474 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 17,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,112 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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WP09 LWT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple 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 WP09 LWT, 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 WP09 LWT registered?

WP09 LWT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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