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KN59 BKE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 98,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 close to the legal limit and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,052 miles

rear exhaust joint clamp missing

rear silencer corroded and peeling

Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust joint clamp missing

rear silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,825 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust back box deteriorated and clamp missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,825 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,773 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,749 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brake discs worn and rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,648 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wear on limit

rear exhaust deteriorating

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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KN59 BKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KN59 BKE, 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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KN59 BKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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