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WP09 UEU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2024 100,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,507 miles

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

unable to test rear seat belts /seats folded down/ missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to test rear seat belts /seats folded down/ missing.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,165 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,989 miles

exhaust downpipe clamp broken

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,632 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 UEU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 WP09 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

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

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