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MW59 BKD

2009 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 BKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,076 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 78,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 70,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight leak from cv boot clip

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower arms , rear bushes cracking

Fail 24 May 2019 62,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring housing excessively corroded , hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner slight leak from cv boot clip

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower arms , rear bushes cracking

Pass 26 May 2018 58,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,314 miles

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,304 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)

back box corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,199 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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MW59 BKD is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW59 BKD, 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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MW59 BKD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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