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WN59 YNJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 YNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 82,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 79,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,225 miles

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

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

both rear coil spring lower cups corroded part of axle

charge light and oil pressure light on very dim

Fail 17 Apr 2020 69,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil spring lower cups corroded part of axle

charge light and oil pressure light on very dim

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,724 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides top strut mounts (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 48,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 39,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,614 miles

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

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 YNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN59 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

WN59 YNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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