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WJ59 FVF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,749 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heavy rust

oil leak

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded poor condition

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded poor condition

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,269 miles

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

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2018 64,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sidelights on brake light doesn't work (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

one nearside rear sidelight not working

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe at join (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre to rear exhaust joining bracket missing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe at join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre to rear exhaust joining bracket missing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,039 miles

Nearside Front sill has damage but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,039 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front sill has damage but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tyre has a deep cut showing cords but within parameters 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,728 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 39,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,372 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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WJ59 FVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

WJ59 FVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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