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BJ59 EUZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EUZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,679 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cables frayed

Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cables frayed

handbrake long in operation

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,207 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake long in operation

Fail 2 Nov 2023 60,207 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake long in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,636 miles

exhaust leak from down pipe front clamp

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,842 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,822 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,150 miles

Coil spring corroded all spring corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,606 miles

Both rear roadsprings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join with downpipe. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear of exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,565 miles

10% front braking imbalance

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 EUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EUZ, 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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BJ59 EUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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