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BV59 DNN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,110 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 86,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 80,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,958 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension 'bump-stop' adrift inside coil spring.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring lower mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/45 ZR 16 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension 'bump-stop' adrift inside coil spring.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring lower mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,665 miles

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

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

rear engine mounting fitted wrong way round

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear engine mounting fitted wrong way round

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear lamp unit lens damaged (not affecting lamps)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear lamp unit lens damaged (not affecting lamps)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,277 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket damaged/broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessive smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive deep cracking around tyre (deterioration) (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside excessive pitting/corrosion (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning lamp illuminated on instrument panel

nearside front fog lamp lens not working

nearside front inner cv boot covered in oil/grease residue

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear lamp unit lens damaged (not affecting lamps)

offside rear tyre cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged on edges (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,832 miles

exhaust support rubber split

n/s/r tyre uneven wear out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly lumpy/uneven tread

slight splits in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,708 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 DNN 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 DNN, 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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BV59 DNN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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