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MJ59 BFV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 78,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,795 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel lazy

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,930 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,500 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,356 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,021 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,579 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,121 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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MJ59 BFV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ59 BFV, 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 MJ59 BFV registered?

MJ59 BFV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is MJ59 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 BFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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