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WG58 LEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,105 mi
Last recorded26,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam + Shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 26,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle beam + Shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 20,635 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 18,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre and o/s ()

Rear trailing axle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 17,982 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2021 17,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 17,513 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 16,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 15,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 12,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 12,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear beam axle slight corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,116 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 11,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,939 miles

nsf seat cannot be tilted forward

Pass 18 Dec 2013 9,435 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 7,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 5,184 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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WG58 LEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WG58 LEJ, 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 WG58 LEJ registered?

WG58 LEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is WG58 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG58 LEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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