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WN59 LRJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust repair to middle section

rear shocks corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,231 miles

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

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

exhaust repair to middle section

rear shocks corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,839 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 74,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play in rubber mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 67,267 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts slight play in bush

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 44,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,846 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,874 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 24,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,989 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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WN59 LRJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN59 LRJ, 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 WN59 LRJ registered?

WN59 LRJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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