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BV59 WYL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive spraying onto lower half of brake flexi pipe [rubber] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,170 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 62,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,541 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and rear clamp

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 42,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 27,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 20,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,085 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 WYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 WYL registered?

BV59 WYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BV59 WYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 WYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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