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BN59 NTE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,907 miles

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

Front shock absorbers top mounts corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,907 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers top mounts corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 68,828 miles

Front Both front shock absorber top mounts badly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn very close to cords on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear axle beam and coil springs corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 57,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance of 40% when brought up together, N/S lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc lipped and corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,785 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,453 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 8 Feb 2022 42,453 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,017 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,998 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 24,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 17,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,765 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 NTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

BN59 NTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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