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WJ59 YPD

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,693 mi
Last recorded26,693 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 YPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 26,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corrosion

Rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2025 26,665 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corrosion

Rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 24,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2024 24,408 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,392 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,895 miles

advise rear axle beam corrosion not excessive

advise rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,263 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,828 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,638 miles

Both Front Bottom Ball Joint Dust Covers Starting To Perish/Crack

Exhaust Tail Box Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,130 miles

exhaust tail box slightly detiorated

Fail 5 Sep 2017 18,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perished tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perished tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box slightly detiorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,571 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust tail box slightly detiorated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 16,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top strut cap (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top strut cap (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust tail box slightly detiorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,938 miles

exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,237 miles

exhaust rear box slightly detiorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,017 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 YPD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

WJ59 YPD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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