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BK59 TYX

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,932 mi
Last recorded102,932 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 TYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,932 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on the end

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded at the wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake travel indicates service/adjustment required

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,369 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust mount broken

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust mount broken

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2020 69,348 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,468 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2019 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,696 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked and low on tread

engine oil leak

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,271 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,270 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system is in poor condition

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,330 miles

back box is in poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

back box is in poor condition

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,045 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,045 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,252 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubing outer edge..

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,536 miles

back box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,747 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 TYX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

BK59 TYX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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