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SH59 BGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,768 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 61,768 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 56,073 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slightly binding (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,740 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 53,723 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,749 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 38,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,243 miles

front brake discs are corroded and worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,937 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 32,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,105 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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SH59 BGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH59 BGZ, 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 SH59 BGZ registered?

SH59 BGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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