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LX59 WJO

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,495 mi
Last recorded18,495 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 WJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 18,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 17,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 17,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 17,257 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 14,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 14,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 12,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 12,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 12,820 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2017 12,820 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,199 miles

All four tyres starting to crack and perish but not yet exposing canvas.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing canvas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,724 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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LX59 WJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige 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 LX59 WJO, 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

How do I check the history of LX59 WJO?

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What year was LX59 WJO registered?

LX59 WJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LX59 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 WJO 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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