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WL59 DHA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 78,152 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Corrosion on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,134 miles

** both front tires badly perished and cracking **

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

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

n/s/f tire getting low 3mm

rear wiper blade condition

Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 78,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,093 miles

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

small play both lower arm rear bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

small play both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 78,065 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,632 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.4mm. play in n/s/f strut top mounting. both front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to separate.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on 2.4mm. play in n/s/f strut top mounting. both front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to separate.

Pass 3 May 2018 58,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2012 7,020 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2012 7,020 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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WL59 DHA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL59 DHA, 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 DHA registered?

WL59 DHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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