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WJ59 FSG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,162 miles

Front subframe extensions slight corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,812 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 45,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 40,384 miles

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

rear beam axle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,468 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,473 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 31,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,214 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 23,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 FSG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

WJ59 FSG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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