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CK59 BWA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,350 mi
Last recorded41,350 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 BWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,350 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,168 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear beam axle corroded on n/s/r and o/s/r where springs sit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 40,819 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension/axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 40,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension/axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,565 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusted both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 40,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,778 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,110 miles

Advise exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2019 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advise exhaust rusty

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,597 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,409 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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CK59 BWA 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 77.8%.

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 CK59 BWA, 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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CK59 BWA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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