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CR59 BMR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR59 BMR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flex joint weak/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail box corroded and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,730 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 63,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,424 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 47,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper mounting has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,469 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 28,469 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,840 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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CR59 BMR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CR59 BMR, 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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What year was CR59 BMR registered?

CR59 BMR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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