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WK59 URT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 URT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2022 98,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi starting to break up

n/s and o/s front strut top mount caps corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Nov 2021 92,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi starting to break up

handbrake travel long

n/s and o/s front strut top mount caps corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,042 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rear silencer corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. tyre also worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished between treads

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,382 miles

rear exhaust box separating

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,247 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,304 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 15,621 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,621 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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WK59 URT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK59 URT, 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 WK59 URT registered?

WK59 URT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WK59 URT safe to buy?

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