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BV59 FRP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,876 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 60,876 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,985 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,592 miles

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

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre and rim very lightly rubbing on parking brake cable

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,635 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,846 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 36,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 30,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs lipped and warped and pitted (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyre side walls poor (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,969 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 23,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,381 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 FRP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

BV59 FRP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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