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BN59 NWX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,853 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,582 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,548 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 30,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 29,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,981 miles

All tyres are beginning to perish but acceptable at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 16,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,731 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 15,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,867 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,548 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NWX, 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 NWX registered?

BN59 NWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is BN59 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 NWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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