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WR09 WEX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 WEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,023 miles

Corrosion underbody

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,716 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,713 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 69,560 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,175 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2019 79,615 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

slight play in steering uj

Pass 31 May 2018 46,873 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 44,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2016 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,218 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 37,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 31,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 23,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear exughst corroded

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 WEX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR09 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

WR09 WEX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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