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BD59 EHX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,099 mi
Last recorded49,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 EHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 49,099 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak thermostat unit above gearbox

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,778 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged + system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 48,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper shock absorber bush worn and no longer attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi damaged + system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 48,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and back box clamps corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,447 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,981 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe/hose bracket broken. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,422 miles

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,628 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear clamp deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear clamp deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,811 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 41,287 miles

exhuarst dereriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2015 41,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhuarst dereriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,195 miles

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,605 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD59 EHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD59 EHX, 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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BD59 EHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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