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LY59 BVR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisey in operation

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to load area in use

Fail 9 Sep 2025 53,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

clutch noisey in operation

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to load area in use

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch operation noisey

rear seat belts not fully jnspected due to load area in use

Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,513 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,138 miles

Rear silencer outer skin very corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 38,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,145 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box exhaust shield corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,464 miles

Both front tyres perished and beginning to crack in the lines of tread on the outer edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 20,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished and beginning to crack in the lines of tread on the outer edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,222 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 15,222 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,466 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,039 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,596 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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LY59 BVR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LY59 BVR, 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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What year was LY59 BVR registered?

LY59 BVR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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