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BV59 NZC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 NZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 72,146 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil low

Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 54,111 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,541 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 48,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 41,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 33,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp incorrectly positioned (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front mirror repaired with tape

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,893 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,155 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 NZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

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

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