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WJ59 EBA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,885 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 107,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,572 miles

Exhaust very corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,817 miles

exhaust very rusty

front pads getting low

nsr handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,527 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,353 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,798 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,798 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2017 66,932 miles

Front both side brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2017 66,932 miles

Front both side brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,341 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,663 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,663 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,712 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 49,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,926 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing walls/small cuts

nearside wiper blade ends splitting

offside rear tyre nail/perishing inner wall

rear silencer corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing walls/small cuts

nearside wiper blade ends splitting

offside rear tyre nail/perishing inner wall

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,409 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing/perishing outer edge

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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WJ59 EBA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ59 EBA, 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 WJ59 EBA registered?

WJ59 EBA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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