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PN59 BZA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

o/s top mountintgrough

rear hoses/brake pipes poorly secured

Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,287 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation both (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

o/s top mountintgrough

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,262 miles

O/S/F Wing has accident damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 91,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear over the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side rear over the axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside door mirror glass damaged

front sub frame legs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,427 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,831 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure body broken (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak & upper cup corroded (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,780 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,762 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket is corroded and broken (system is supported) back box is deterateing

front exhaust bracket is corroded and broken.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,084 miles

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

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 BZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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