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DG59 BHY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 BHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,915 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 72,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 69,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,681 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 57,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,356 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,906 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,506 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,367 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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DG59 BHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DG59 BHY, 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 DG59 BHY registered?

DG59 BHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is DG59 BHY safe to buy?

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