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PN59 BYP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 69,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,680 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2022 68,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,220 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,010 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven - Advise further inspection

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit - Advise replacement soon

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,846 miles

Nearside 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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PN59 BYP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN59 BYP registered?

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

Is PN59 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 BYP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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