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AJ59 WMD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,014 mi
Last recorded71,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,014 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 71,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover perished

Rear axle> surface corrosion across the whole axle

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,635 miles

Offside hand brake slight power

Fail 16 Jan 2024 54,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside hand brake slight power

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 42,339 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 39,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,002 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,042 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front top mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,137 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,033 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,902 miles

Coolant leak

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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AJ59 WMD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ59 WMD, 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 AJ59 WMD registered?

AJ59 WMD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is AJ59 WMD safe to buy?

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