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PN59 BWH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,587 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,587 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,549 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,549 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 74,755 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle inc coil spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,798 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,881 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 48,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,786 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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PN59 BWH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN59 BWH, 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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PN59 BWH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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