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WJ59 XOB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear WINTER PROTECTION APPLIED ON AXLE AND COMPONENTS SUSPENSION NOT FULLY INSPECTED

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced the bulb has come out of the headlight securing bracket, but still functions. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is blowing at rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outerwalls have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outerwalls have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,099 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer wishbone ball joint rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ball joint rubbers on the drop link are split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer wishbone ball joint rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced the bulb has come out of the headlight securing bracket, but still functions. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is blowing at rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outerwalls have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outerwalls have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,600 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,766 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,760 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,809 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,556 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 21,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,686 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

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 XOB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

WJ59 XOB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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