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WJ59 GNK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 55,307 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,576 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

Front Nearside and Offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Wipers smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2023 43,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,757 miles

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

rear back box rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,768 miles

Offside front seat head restraint missing

Unable to clearly see front to rear brake pipes due to plastic undershield

Fail 4 Sep 2012 7,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside front seat head restraint missing

Unable to clearly see front to rear brake pipes due to plastic undershield

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 GNK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

WJ59 GNK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 GNK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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