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PN59 BZR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,433 mi
Last recorded64,433 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,728 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,728 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres osr 1.7 mm nsr 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust getting deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2018 34,532 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting & front & rear clamps detached (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,734 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 24,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,290 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 BZR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

PN59 BZR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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