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OY59 WZS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 WZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside door damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,978 miles

Offside Front O/S/door damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2023 65,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front O/S/door damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,775 miles

All tyres sidewalls perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres sidewalls perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak, Nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,618 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak, Nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,113 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,519 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,434 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,814 miles

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

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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OY59 WZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY59 WZS, 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 OY59 WZS registered?

OY59 WZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is OY59 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 WZS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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