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DG59 BNV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,974 mi
Last recorded106,974 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 BNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has only met requirements

Fail 21 Mar 2025 106,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has only met requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,486 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,455 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 104,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in engine bay on chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,909 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,922 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise both front tyres slightly wearing at edges

advise oil leak

advise coolant leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,922 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise both front tyres slightly wearing at edges

advise oil leak

advise coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise rear tyres slight cracking

advise rear wiper

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise rear tyres slight cracking

advise rear wiper

Pass 28 May 2014 47,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

clamp split on front exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,070 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 BNV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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