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WJ59 UOK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,654 mi
Last recorded66,654 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 UOK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 65,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,498 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,308 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 56,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Center pipe to back box clamp missing

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass smashed ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,909 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,777 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,188 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,314 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,609 miles

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

front discs pitted on inner face

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box corroded

Slight brake bind on n/s/r wheel

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,618 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm only

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,677 miles

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

nsf wiper blade has small splits

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 UOK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

WJ59 UOK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WJ59 UOK safe to buy?

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