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BX59 FWW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,618 mi
Last recorded82,618 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 82,618 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,909 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,878 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,949 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,450 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle spring mountings corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer layer corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,773 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,373 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid exhaust section flexible section separated / leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroding.

Rear silencer clamp missing, but not insecure and not leaking.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,386 miles

all four tyres cracking

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,099 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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BX59 FWW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX59 FWW, 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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BX59 FWW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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