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BJ59 EUK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,351 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 46,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,090 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 44,090 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2020 42,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box and rear clamp deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2020 42,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box and rear clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows serious inner/outer edge wear; perished cracking between tread [poor condition]

Offside Front tyre serious inner edge wear; perished/cracking between tread [poor condition]

Rear both tyres perished/cracking between tread

rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 30,597 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre shows serious inner/outer edge wear; perished cracking between tread [poor condition]

Offside Front tyre serious inner edge wear; perished/cracking between tread [poor condition]

Rear both tyres perished/cracking between tread

rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges; perished/cracking between tread [poor condition]

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge; perished/cracking between tread [poor condition]

Rear both tyres perished/cracking between tread [poor condition]

exhaust system shows corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,436 miles

all tyres show perishing/cracking between tread

damage on bonnet

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

rear section exhaust shows corriosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres show perishing/cracking between tread

damage on bonnet

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

rear section exhaust shows corriosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 15,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,818 miles

both front wishbone bushes lifting

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 EUK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ59 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

BJ59 EUK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is BJ59 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 EUK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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