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BF59 OLA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,442 mi
Last recorded43,442 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 OLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 43,442 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 34,223 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Dec 2023 27,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 21,125 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 21,125 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 12,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 4,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 3,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 3,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 3,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 3,475 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 3,475 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 5,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BF59 OLA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF59 OLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF59 OLA?

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What year was BF59 OLA registered?

BF59 OLA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 OLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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