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DE59 BNY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 79,566 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Threaded part under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 79,484 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and baffles collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Threaded part under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 75,995 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 75,995 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber detached.

Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,866 miles

Front Both Tyres outer sidewall has cuts

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

exhaust back box corroded

gearbox has oil misting

sump corroded

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,737 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre on outer wall not to cords.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,367 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread near excessive

rear exhaust box and front flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,603 miles

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

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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DE59 BNY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE59 BNY, 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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DE59 BNY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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