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BV59 XDB

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,674 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 74,673 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer In Poor Condition

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,883 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 57,883 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,839 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 12,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jan 2014 12,140 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,257 miles

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)

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 XDB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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