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FL59 WHS

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 WHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,267 miles

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,495 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,521 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,129 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,346 miles

rear box and tail rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,417 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 29,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,332 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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FL59 WHS is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL59 WHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 WHS registered?

FL59 WHS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FL59 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 WHS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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