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DG59 BKO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 BKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged Tank vent pipe rodent damage (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 72,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex to rigid joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 71,984 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe fouling under body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 69,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe fouling under body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,140 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONTS LOWER BUSH ON THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 57,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS AND ONLY 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,112 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS AND ONLY 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,152 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,372 miles

backbox corroding and slightly leaking gases

front discs wearing

rear reg plate deteriorating

wheel trims

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 22,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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