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LY59 BWC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,559 mi
Last recorded34,559 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,559 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 34,559 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt not done up (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 33,472 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 32,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,171 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 29,171 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,403 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 19,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 9,557 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 BWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

LY59 BWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LY59 BWC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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