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BN59 NGO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,372 mi
Last recorded136,372 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 NGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,372 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 121,752 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sump corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,971 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,463 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,309 miles

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

Front radiator has signs of coolant leak

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,240 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front radiator has signs of coolant leak

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,628 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,972 miles

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

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 NGO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BN59 NGO, 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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BN59 NGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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