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BK59 FXE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 80,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 78,767 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,264 miles

axle corroded but not excessive around spring cups

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,302 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 53,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 53,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,749 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 36,749 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,987 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,035 miles

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

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

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 FXE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK59 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 FXE registered?

BK59 FXE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BK59 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 FXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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