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BK59 LFF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 77,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,720 miles

welding repair to rear sub frame

Fail 18 Sep 2023 73,682 miles

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

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))

welding repair to rear sub frame

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,689 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,270 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,829 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,952 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,952 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,375 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,360 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 29,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,677 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 LFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

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

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