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SA59 WLW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 WLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 67,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,667 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 61,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,055 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe on (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,186 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 21,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust centre bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box excessively rusted (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing steering gaiter leaking (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,464 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,771 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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SA59 WLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA59 WLW, 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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SA59 WLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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