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PY59 BFX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 BFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,087 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,491 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2019 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,780 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil topped up during pre checks

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2016 26,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,201 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 17,345 miles

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

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

temporary lockable fuel cap fiited

Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,345 miles

temporary lockable fuel cap fiited

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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PY59 BFX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY59 BFX, 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 PY59 BFX registered?

PY59 BFX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for PY59 BFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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