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WR09 WEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 99,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 96,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,269 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,423 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 84,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,273 miles

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

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 104,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,200 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/r side light only 50% iluminated

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusty

o/s/r side light only 50% iluminated

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,579 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,803 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,857 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 WEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

WR09 WEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is WR09 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 WEJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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