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WJ59 GPY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 GPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,705 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,945 miles

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,932 miles

Rear rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,178 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,540 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated, (not blowing)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,963 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated, but not blowing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,105 miles

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

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

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 GPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ59 GPY registered?

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

Is WJ59 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 GPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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