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WJ59 XRH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,456 mi
Last recorded46,456 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 43,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 40,954 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 37,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat base partially fixed

Fail 17 Sep 2019 33,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seat base partially fixed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 9,782 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,005 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 XRH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ59 XRH registered?

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

Is WJ59 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 XRH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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