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VX59 BGV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,849 mi
Last recorded76,849 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 BGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,849 miles

Rear axl corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 76,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axl corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 71,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,466 miles

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

Rear rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,670 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 55,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment x2 (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,175 miles

handbrake just passed at 16%

rear footbrake slightly uneven application

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,147 miles

IMS tyre glue out of date

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,442 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,034 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,459 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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VX59 BGV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX59 BGV, 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 VX59 BGV registered?

VX59 BGV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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