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PK59 BZE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 BZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 45,041 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 41,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 175/6514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Fail 14 Sep 2023 39,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 175/6514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Signs of brake fluid on back plate

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 24'' (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,528 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front top shock absorber mounting corroded

offside front top shock absorber mounting corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 37,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter detached from steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no liquid in bottle (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front top shock absorber mounting corroded

offside front top shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,459 miles

Exhaust in poor condison

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advanced to suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 34,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condison

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advanced to suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,166 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount plate rusty

Offside Front strut top mount plate rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,077 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 22,985 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,491 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks around the tread

Fail 17 Oct 2016 19,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks around the tread

Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,185 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside mirror casing damaged, no sharp edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 10,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 7,742 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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PK59 BZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PK59 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 PK59 BZE registered?

PK59 BZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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