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BD09 TZN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification new bolt with lock nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability no locking nuts should have bolts in with lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn between 2.5-3mm and have slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,271 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,261 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 59,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slightly wet around rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 58,149 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,175 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 57,158 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 55,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,412 miles

slight bind N/S/R brake

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,555 miles

centre section of exhaust flexi detiorated

centre to rear exhaust joining clamp detiorated

exhaust backbox detiorated and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,323 miles

back box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,842 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 TZN 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 83.3%.

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 BD09 TZN, 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 BD09 TZN registered?

BD09 TZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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