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AK59 BXJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,123 miles

front tyres worn inside

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn inside

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,793 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,327 miles

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

Rear wiper not working

front exhaust clamp corroded rear clamp missing

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear wiper not working

front exhaust clamp corroded rear clamp missing

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 82,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,818 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,171 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,796 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,608 miles

Rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,489 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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AK59 BXJ 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 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 AK59 BXJ, 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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AK59 BXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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