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WJ59 GVO

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 GVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,566 miles

Exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,566 miles

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

Exhaust is rusty

Exhaust leak but ok

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bulb light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,407 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,159 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 76,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded heavily (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,749 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,859 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 GVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

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

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