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BN59 KMF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,151 mi
Last recorded29,151 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 29,151 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,524 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,906 miles

back box pealing

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,047 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Coil spring worn Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 26,047 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front Discs -Inside face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Coil spring worn Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,663 miles

back box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,604 miles

back box starting to peal outer skin

Fail 12 Oct 2017 20,604 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

back box starting to peal outer skin

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,793 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,255 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 KMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN59 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

BN59 KMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is BN59 KMF safe to buy?

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