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WJ59 UHM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,849 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 70,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 70,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,706 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust insecure due to impact damage (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexi section damaged due to impact damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from two joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,646 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 56,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint in exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,780 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,379 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front coil spring corroding

rear axle corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

minor exhaust leak from centre to rear join

minor exhaust leak from flexible pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,983 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,157 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 UHM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

WJ59 UHM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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