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BN59 XCV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,270 mi
Last recorded29,270 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 29,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,565 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear alxe Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2024 28,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear alxe Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,938 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 26,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner mounting bush debonding

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,064 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 21,062 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,151 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

brake pipes shielded unable to carry out full inspections

offside and nearside rear coil spring lower coils heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 10,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,462 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 XCV 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 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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

BN59 XCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is BN59 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XCV 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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