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BK59 HHW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,678 mi
Last recorded57,678 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 HHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 57,678 miles

Axle Corrosion

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 57,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,920 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 8,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 6,465 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 5,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,753 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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BK59 HHW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

BK59 HHW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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