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WJ59 GMF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,638 mi
Last recorded124,638 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,638 miles

Back box outer skin corroded/ baffles rattling

Fail 7 Mar 2024 124,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Back box outer skin corroded/ baffles rattling

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,251 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive d/shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

h/b/t near limits

r/silencer outer skin det

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure wrongly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure wrongly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive d/shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

h/b/t near limits

r/silencer outer skin det

Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,398 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 110,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,841 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,190 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,735 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 23,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 GMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

WJ59 GMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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