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BD09 GJE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 GJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,853 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,721 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2023 85,721 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 80,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,234 miles

underside rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,879 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,022 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,182 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,045 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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BD09 GJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD09 GJE, 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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BD09 GJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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