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BF59 OSE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,198 mi
Last recorded50,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,198 miles

ADVISE REAR SUBFRAME CORREDED

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 45,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 37,689 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 25,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 22,156 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 19,409 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 19,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 15,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 9,354 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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BF59 OSE 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 BF59 OSE, 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

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What year was BF59 OSE registered?

BF59 OSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is BF59 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 OSE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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