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BV59 YYC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,736 mi
Last recorded92,736 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,736 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S N/S front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S N/S front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 17 Dec 2025 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle spring seat holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,534 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,599 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,757 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,827 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,200 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust middle to rear clamp missing but system is secure.

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 56,192 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust middle to rear clamp missing but system is secure.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 25,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

BV59 YYC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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