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AM58 WXB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,391 mi
Last recorded138,391 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 WXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 138,391 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 138,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,976 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,383 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged Park brake cable broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 102,773 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 102,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 94,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 94,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,344 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 80,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear lower position light not working

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,222 miles

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

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 exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,431 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,810 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear across the windscreen

rear exhaust box is corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 27,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AM58 WXB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AM58 WXB, 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 AM58 WXB registered?

AM58 WXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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