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BV59 DGZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 DGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,644 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 76,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,230 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 73,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 57,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,543 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 5 Oct 2020 57,543 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,779 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Front and rear coil springs are corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked as laden

Fail 27 Sep 2019 50,779 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Front and rear coil springs are corroded

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

Rear seatbelts not checked as laden

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer starting to deteriorate.

service brake readings on vehicle is 58% minimum is 50%

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,285 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 29,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,455 miles

both rear tyres starting to get perished.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to get perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,896 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 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 BV59 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

BV59 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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