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BN59 HCO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 HCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 72,498 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and o/s effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 May 2024 66,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 66,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.097 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 May 2023 58,742 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 May 2023 58,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 May 2022 54,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,888 miles

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,888 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,468 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,644 miles

All tyres slight age cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Due to slight Binds

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

Slight brake bind felt by hand only on rotation of O/S/F & N/S/R wheels

Tyres worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,262 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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BN59 HCO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN59 HCO, 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 BN59 HCO registered?

BN59 HCO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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