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NL59 BFK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,738 mi
Last recorded70,738 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 BFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 70,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,633 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,550 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi blowing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,550 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi blowing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,087 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,399 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,294 miles

Oil leak

backbox corroded but not leaking

radiator corroded slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,247 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)

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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NL59 BFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL59 BFK, 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 NL59 BFK registered?

NL59 BFK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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