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WJ59 VCK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,299 mi
Last recorded42,299 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 42,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 42,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

all exhaust clamps corroded away

rear exhaust outer shell corroding away

Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer sleeve corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust center to rear joint clamp defective

Exhaust front flexi pipe defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint and front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 39,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer sleeve corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust center to rear joint clamp defective

Exhaust front flexi pipe defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint and front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding but not yet holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system,rear silencer and clamp badly corroded advise replace.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust system/rear silencer badly corroded advise replace.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 35,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessively corroded.replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust system/rear silencer badly corroded advise replace.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached suspension attachment disc (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached suspension attachment disc (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,777 miles

Front suspension strut mountings upper washers corroded.Near limits.

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,264 miles

Front suspension struts tops rusty.

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,922 miles

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,468 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,469 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)

both front tyres showing signs of perishing.

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate slightly.

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 VCK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCK, 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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WJ59 VCK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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