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BK59 RZC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,828 miles

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

rear axle corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2025 71,827 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,484 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at back of drum-cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 68,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,790 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 48,251 miles

oil leaking from filter

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 31,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,318 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 RZC registered?

BK59 RZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is BK59 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 RZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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