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BN59 OZX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 106,092 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 106,092 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2021 101,816 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,118 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 95,118 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,952 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,814 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,007 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,373 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 OZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

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

Is BN59 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 OZX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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