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BT59 DWD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,198 mi
Last recorded135,198 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 DWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 135,198 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 135,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,193 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 133,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 131,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 131,045 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,141 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 124,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 120,939 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,399 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,465 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 65,275 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear childseat fitted

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2013 51,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,492 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 42,492 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

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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BT59 DWD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT59 DWD, 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 BT59 DWD registered?

BT59 DWD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is BT59 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 DWD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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