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BN59 MVY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 MVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 59,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,298 miles

Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,603 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 47,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 43,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,045 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,030 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,468 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2017 34,468 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2016 32,707 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2016 32,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 30,348 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,845 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 MVY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 BN59 MVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 MVY registered?

BN59 MVY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 MVY safe to buy?

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