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FX59 WGO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,086 mi
Last recorded64,086 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 WGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,086 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 64,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 59,665 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 54,883 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre pipe meets back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,111 miles

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir secured by tie wrap

Fail 10 Apr 2023 50,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir secured by tie wrap

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,222 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 48,222 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 45,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,874 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,559 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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FX59 WGO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX59 WGO, 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 FX59 WGO registered?

FX59 WGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is FX59 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX59 WGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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