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BD59 LCO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,824 mi
Last recorded64,824 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 64,824 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 47,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 37,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,791 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,455 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 29,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,208 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 28,206 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,678 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,790 miles

front wipers split and smearing slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,064 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 19,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LCO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCO, 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 BD59 LCO registered?

BD59 LCO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is BD59 LCO safe to buy?

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