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MT59 BWO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,849 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 36,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 29,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 29,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,715 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 28,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 27,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 25,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,663 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On edge ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,629 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 14,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,314 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 8,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,659 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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MT59 BWO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT59 BWO, 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 MT59 BWO registered?

MT59 BWO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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