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RO59 WGP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,858 mi
Last recorded28,858 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,858 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 28,858 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,229 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 28,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamps cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 25,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,818 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

nearside front inner wheel rim bead damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2019 22,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cracks in both rear tyre treads

nearside front inner wheel rim bead damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,709 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge 176514

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 19,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge 176514

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,828 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,676 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,676 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front worn on edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,522 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 11,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 8,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,892 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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RO59 WGP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RO59 WGP, 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 RO59 WGP registered?

RO59 WGP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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