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BK59 RXD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,951 mi
Last recorded55,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT & CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 55,898 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT & CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,967 miles

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge just meet minimum requirements 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

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

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

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2022 48,982 miles

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

Coolant leak top bleed screw ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge just meet minimum requirements 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

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

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

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE, PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 44,731 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE, PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,525 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 39,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges only just met requirements 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perishing 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 175/65*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 24,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,663 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,417 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 RXD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

BK59 RXD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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