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MK59 BZE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,729 mi
Last recorded58,729 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 BZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 58,729 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 58,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 51,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,974 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 44,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,275 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 BZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK59 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

MK59 BZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is MK59 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 BZE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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