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BK59 PJJ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,228 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,209 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 90,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 87,924 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 87,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 85,207 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,586 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex repair section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth almost to cords on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 72,208 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth almost to cords on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,945 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the rear back box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front washer jet poor.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the rear back box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front washer jet poor.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,103 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,865 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,467 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 PJJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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