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WK59 XXY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 80,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,075 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Top mount lift

Offside Front Top mount lift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Slight handbrake travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.6-3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,845 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 64,647 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened part of axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 57,044 miles

Condensation in o/s/r lamp

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 May 2020 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Condensation in o/s/r lamp

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2019 52,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (2mm approx.) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 45,514 miles

exhaust rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 May 2017 39,096 miles

Minor surface corrosion on rear end suspension components.

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2016 34,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 14 May 2015 28,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,183 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,401 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 XXY 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 WK59 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

WK59 XXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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