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BK59 FWN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 105,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 103,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,194 miles

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 15 Jun 2021 102,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,714 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket corroded.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

sump pan leaking oil.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,225 miles

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

advise rear exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise rear exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,582 miles

Coolant leak at rad

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,582 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported D clamp on back box (7.1.1)

Coolant leak at rad

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,206 miles

advise front brake discs corroded advise replacement and pads 50% worn

advise nearside drop link slight freeplay

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs corroded advise replacement and pads 50% worn

advise nearside drop link slight freeplay

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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BK59 FWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK59 FWN, 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 BK59 FWN registered?

BK59 FWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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