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BK59 WLW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,887 mi
Last recorded57,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,887 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 57,735 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 54,904 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,351 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,339 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,335 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 48,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,291 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,291 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,298 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 20,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Oct 2012 16,461 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 WLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

BK59 WLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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