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BN59 SFO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,890 mi
Last recorded30,890 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 30,437 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded /inner face

Rear beam/axle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi pipe corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,917 miles

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

nearside mirror secured with tape

Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 29,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 27,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 26,585 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,871 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 24,871 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,165 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 SFO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 SFO registered?

BN59 SFO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is BN59 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SFO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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