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WG59 DDZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 108,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 108,228 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,073 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PB efficiency low o/s

n/s front tyre worn edge

o/s front coil spring corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2024 96,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PB efficiency low o/s

n/s front tyre worn edge

o/s front coil spring corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2023 89,379 miles

oil misting

Fail 25 Nov 2023 89,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

PB performance quite low o/s

oil misting

Pass 24 Dec 2022 83,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil seepage

Fail 24 Dec 2022 83,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil seepage

Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,981 miles

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

PB lever reserve travel requirements just met.

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,292 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side wiper not clipped in properly

Pass 7 Dec 2019 65,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir held in place by cable tie (SECURE)

rear beam axle corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2018 59,189 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,156 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 41,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 35,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 22,864 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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WG59 DDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WG59 DDZ, 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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WG59 DDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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