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BK59 SYA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 SYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,623 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 100,623 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at base of rear coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,299 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,375 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,956 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,995 miles

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

n/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,781 miles

front number plate craked

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate craked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,831 miles

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)

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 SYA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

BK59 SYA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BK59 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 SYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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