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BK59 PHU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 120,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe flexi separated and blowing and brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached anti roll bar link loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside rear suspension stops corroded off and insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front screen marked

Nearside Outer sill crushed

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

bad connection on o/s/f sidelight

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 6 May 2022 111,544 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 111,544 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,835 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2019 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre has light wear on shoulders

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,028 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,024 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust rusty

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,342 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,340 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 6,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,303 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 PHU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

BK59 PHU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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