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PN59 BZP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 98,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess and offside rear cable cover corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 94,892 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 94,892 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,978 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,482 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,482 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,709 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 67,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 50,603 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 38,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 23,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,540 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 BZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BZP, 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 PN59 BZP registered?

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

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