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BG59 XHX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,817 mi
Last recorded107,817 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount is worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount is worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 107,817 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,488 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near side front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the cords)

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

off side rear tyre tread is worn out of shape and shows deep splits.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near side front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the cords)

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

off side front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread is worn out of shape and shows deep splits.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 20,424 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 20,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG59 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

BG59 XHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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