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AJ59 WMX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,048 mi
Last recorded35,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,048 miles

Exhaust system corroded / rear box outer skin deteriorated

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

Front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle / sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 31,497 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2023 31,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 @2MM 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2023 31,419 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer sheet peels off

oil filter corroding / slight corrosion on front discs / rear box in poor cond but not blowing / corrosion on n/s/f x both coil springs

Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corroding / slight corrosion on front discs / rear box in poor cond but not blowing / corrosion on n/s/f x both coil springs

rear axle beam corroding / o/s/r tyre perishing /

Fail 16 Nov 2022 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corroding / slight corrosion on front discs / rear box in poor cond but not blowing / corrosion on n/s/f x both coil springs

rear axle beam corroding / o/s/r tyre perishing /

Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,982 miles

Rear beam axel corroded

Offside rear tyre is cracking between tread

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,296 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition / slight corrosion on coil springs / rear axle beam corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear .also rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,871 miles

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 20,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and part- outer shield missing

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished strongly advise replace.

Fail 12 Nov 2017 20,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall , plus outer walls perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and part- outer shield missing

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished strongly advise replace.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,526 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 15,526 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 12,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 10,649 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,408 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inoperative

backbox exhaust slightly 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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AJ59 WMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

AJ59 WMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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