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GX59 BNL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 BNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,431 miles

exhaust system pore condition

Fail 4 Dec 2024 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front free play in inner arm

exhaust system pore condition

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend disc's on pad change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 65,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend disc's on pad change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,277 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,290 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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GX59 BNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX59 BNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX59 BNL registered?

GX59 BNL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GX59 BNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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