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WP58 EFR

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,788 mi
Last recorded144,788 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 EFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 144,788 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 140,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 140,236 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 127,231 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,956 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,298 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,150 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

whole exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,456 miles

nearside rear brake drum slightly warped

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WP58 EFR is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP58 EFR, 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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WP58 EFR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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