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BG59 ZVH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ZVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,446 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 113,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 111,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,078 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 109,078 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** + BLUE'D *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** + BLUE'D *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** + BLUE'D *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** + BLUE'D *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,645 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT PULLEY SEAL AREA LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,645 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT PULLEY SEAL AREA LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front **** FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES ****

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 4.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front *** BONNET STAY HINGE BROKEN OFF / INSECURE ***

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL HIGH/LONG ***

Front **** FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES ****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 4.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front *** BONNET STAY HINGE BROKEN OFF / INSECURE ***

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

**** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ****

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper PLAY IN TOP MOUNTING

Offside Front ***TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ***

Fail 22 Nov 2018 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper PLAY IN TOP MOUNTING

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE BROKEN/VERY POOR

Offside Front ***TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ***

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE BROKEN/ VERY POOR

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 39,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside sill damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 12,648 miles

nearside sill damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 12,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 195/50/15

nearside sill damaged

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 ZVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

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

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