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LD59 WMX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 WMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,815 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 65,813 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,763 miles

Engine oil level very low

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,981 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,981 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,207 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,671 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,554 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 37,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,186 miles

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

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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LD59 WMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD59 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 LD59 WMX registered?

LD59 WMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LD59 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 WMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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