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BN59 NWC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 79,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,366 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,276 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smear windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,276 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smear windscreen

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,609 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both rear coil springs corroded

gearbox damp

removed items from windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,684 miles

rear anti roll bar bent!!

Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear anti roll bar bent!!

rear back box coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,810 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

both rear tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres worn on both edges

exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,513 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 NWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

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

Is BN59 NWC safe to buy?

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