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WP09 UBG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 UBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,568 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 91,735 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,293 miles

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,800 miles

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

front inner wing liner damaged n/s and o/s front.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,831 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,204 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,173 miles

Back box scabby

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,558 miles

nearside front brake pad warning indicator wire cut

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,119 miles

nearside rear tyre tread mis-shaped

rear silencer corroded but not blowing yet

small amount of damage to rear number plate

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 UBG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

WP09 UBG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is WP09 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 UBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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