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FJ59 WXY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,995 mi
Last recorded93,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 WXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 86,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 75,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,251 miles

road springs rusty exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 66,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

road springs rusty exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,446 miles

exhaust weak and rusty o/s/f tyre wall weak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,237 miles

exhaust weak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,805 miles

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,134 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,530 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,681 miles

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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FJ59 WXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJ59 WXY, 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 FJ59 WXY registered?

FJ59 WXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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