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WJ59 EFM

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 80,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,646 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,530 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,606 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,296 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,395 miles

exhaust tail pipe correded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,957 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,147 miles

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

all 4 tyres are showing signs of cracking on outer edges

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 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

WJ59 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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