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WF59 BWB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,352 mi
Last recorded45,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 BWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,179 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 42,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached axle excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,498 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 38,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axel corroded and spring couplings

Pass 11 Jul 2022 30,544 miles

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

rear axle beam/spring mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 21,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 8,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,971 miles

rear coil springs corroded at the base.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 6,641 miles

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,760 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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WF59 BWB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF59 BWB, 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 WF59 BWB registered?

WF59 BWB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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