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WG59 ORA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,313 mi
Last recorded68,313 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 ORA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded not attached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front drivers seat tilt lever damaged.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,597 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper retaining cap/nut corroded.

Offside Front drivers seat tilt lever defective.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 67,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 fitted. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper retaining cap/nut corroded.

Offside Front drivers seat tilt lever defective.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 66,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 66,330 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,894 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 30 May 2023 64,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 May 2022 63,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 100,079 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 100,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mounting washer rusted

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber upper mounting washer rusted

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

Pass 15 May 2019 57,000 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 42,480 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,678 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,010 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,043 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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 ORA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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