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DG59 BKN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,400 mi
Last recorded46,400 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 45,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 45,575 miles

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle corroded and seriously weakened (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,875 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 39,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 36,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,205 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 32,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,521 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,228 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread

Wear In The Front Suspension Arm Bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2017 23,179 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust Corroded

Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread

Wear In The Front Suspension Arm Bushes

Wiper Blades Smear The Screen Slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,070 miles

Front Brake Discs Appear Worn

Front Tyres Wearing Slightly Low On Tread

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,517 miles

Backbox corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

F/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nail in F/n/s tyre

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 13,661 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,539 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,696 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 BKN 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 70%.

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 BKN, 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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DG59 BKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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