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BN59 OXL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 OXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,307 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to wear bars inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

play in steering component

Fail 30 Jul 2026 75,307 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to wear bars inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

play in steering component

Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing and clamp bent/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp with gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing and clamp bent/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mount bracket snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp with gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,830 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,139 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 46,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp missing back box system still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

BN59 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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