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BJ59 BYT

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,319 mi
Last recorded105,319 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,986 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,986 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs/pads approx 4/5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear recommend replace 1-2 months (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both recommend replace 3-4000 miles (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,660 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,722 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exaust corrded- not leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,838 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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BJ59 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ59 BYT, 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 BJ59 BYT registered?

BJ59 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 BYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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