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WL59 DGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 DGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,144 miles

exhaust started to rust

rear suspension parts rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,709 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,709 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,151 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 79,151 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,701 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,261 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,194 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 38,281 miles

rear exhaust peeling

Pass 12 Oct 2013 30,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,782 miles

advise n/s/f washer jet only dribbles out so one of the 3 jets from o/s/f has been angled to clear n/s/f part of the windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2012 26,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WL59 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL59 DGZ, 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 WL59 DGZ registered?

WL59 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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