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MJ59 WUW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,087 mi
Last recorded30,087 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 30,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 29,960 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,282 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 28,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 26,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 25,512 miles

Engine covered

Pass 12 Nov 2020 24,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 21,279 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel and brake pipes covered

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,360 miles

Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,759 miles

plastic shield covering fuel & brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 9,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MJ59 WUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MJ59 WUW, 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 MJ59 WUW registered?

MJ59 WUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is MJ59 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 WUW 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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