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BD09 XCU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 XCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,609 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,569 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 58,093 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 58,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,692 miles

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

Central Front front flexy corroded

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front slight play in top shock mount

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Rear bump stop lose

Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front front flexy corroded

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front slight play in top shock mount

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Rear bump stop lose

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox and sump ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 50,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,175 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 XCU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

BD09 XCU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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