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BK59 OYF

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,224 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TH SILENCER JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (PIPE TO CYLINDER) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,395 miles

both front top suspension mount caps coroded

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension components coroded

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

backbox corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,126 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 51,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,748 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 40,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

consensation in o,s,r lamp and both front lamps are slightly condensed can still perform as should not affecting beam pattern.

o,s rear seat bracket broken not affecting seat belt or restraint systems

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

consensation in o,s,r lamp and both front lamps are slightly condensed can still perform as should not affecting beam pattern.

o,s rear seat bracket broken not affecting seat belt or restraint systems

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,228 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

BK59 OYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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