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WR09 TLX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,405 mi
Last recorded125,405 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 TLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,405 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 119,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,852 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE SLIGHT MISTING SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE VERY SLIGHT MISTY OIL LEAK SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NON OBLIGOTORY STOP LAMP HILINE 10% NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced STOP AND SIDE LIGHT FAULT(SUSPECT BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED)STOP LIGHT IS DULL/SIDE LIGHT VERY BRIGHT. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE SLIGHT MISTING SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE VERY SLIGHT MISTY OIL LEAK SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NON OBLIGOTORY STOP LAMP HILINE 10% NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,461 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise possible coolant fan noise

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 92,460 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise possible coolant fan noise

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,393 miles

Coolant leak metal joining pipe to bottom radiator hose. ()

Cooling fan rough and noisy

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,393 miles

Coolant leak metal joining pipe to bottom radiator hose. ()

Cooling fan rough and noisy

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear miss shaped and close to legal limit

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 30 May 2015 44,763 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,244 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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WR09 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR09 TLX, 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 WR09 TLX registered?

WR09 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is WR09 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 TLX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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