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BV59 CZX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,946 mi
Last recorded31,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 CZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 29,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is mishaped

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,097 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak connection loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is mishaped

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread with cracking

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,901 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,900 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,266 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damp in osr lamp

nsr brakes sticking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 25,266 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damp in osr lamp

nsr brakes sticking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,085 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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BV59 CZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV59 CZX, 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 BV59 CZX registered?

BV59 CZX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BV59 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 CZX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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