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BK59 KGX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 54,988 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 30 May 2026 54,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 50,006 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 May 2025 50,006 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking very badly on the outer edge/outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer shell corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2024 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking very badly on the outer edge/outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer shell corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,632 miles

Rear rear silencer (back box) corroded but not excessive

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres are cracking / perishing (recommend replacement) (195/50/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,439 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,772 miles

Hill start light dimly illuminated all the time

Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,772 miles

Hill start light dimly illuminated all the time

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,375 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,312 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Surface cracking on offside front tyre, on tread face.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,942 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 KGX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

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

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