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WJ59 XPH

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 75,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,968 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 73,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,852 miles

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

knocking noise from rack/column

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,980 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,979 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,182 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 86,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,737 miles

centre/rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,627 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,182 miles

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

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 XPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

WJ59 XPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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