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WR09 WEF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 88,526 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 88,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber worn

rear suspension bump stops broken

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2023 85,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber worn

rear suspension bump stops broken

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops split

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,222 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 67,416 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 67,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 65,559 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective shock absorber upper retaining washer corroded (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective shock absorber upper retaining washer corroded (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,443 miles

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

n/s/f inner braking surface of brake disc heavily corroded and pads appear to be getting low, advise further inspection or repair.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 13 May 2014 26,443 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner braking surface of brake disc heavily corroded and pads appear to be getting low, advise further inspection or repair.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 1 May 2013 21,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,152 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 WEF 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 68.4%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

WR09 WEF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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