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BG59 SWN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 SWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 31,180 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 29,824 miles

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

Rear axle rusted

Service brake binding but not excessively o s r and n s f (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 29,824 miles

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

Rear axle rusted

Service brake binding but not excessively o s r and n s f (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 28,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 27,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 26,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 21,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade end worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

nearside/offside front shock absorber top mounting nuts/cups corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,795 miles

both front tyres inner side walls very badly deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,585 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,513 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 13,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,484 miles

CHILDSEAT ATTACHED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT, VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY

Fail 3 Dec 2012 11,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

CHILDSEAT ATTACHED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT, VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY

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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BG59 SWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG59 SWN, 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 BG59 SWN registered?

BG59 SWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is BG59 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 SWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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