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BK59 WMP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 36,603 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded, lower coil spring mounting, both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 35,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 32,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 26,245 miles

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,515 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,595 miles

Front tyres cracking in between tread patterns

Offside brake binding

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear suspention axle corroded where springs sit heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,907 miles

Front tyres perishing

Rear coil springs corroded (lower part )

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 12,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,560 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 WMP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

BK59 WMP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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