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MK59 BBN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres becoming slightly perished

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,723 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,703 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 May 2019 77,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 72,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 72,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2017 65,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,695 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,267 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,211 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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MK59 BBN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK59 BBN, 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 MK59 BBN registered?

MK59 BBN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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