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BD09 XMJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,320 mi
Last recorded45,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 45,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,301 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded/surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 12 Aug 2024 38,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded/surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,454 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 X Coil springs /general suspension corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded,no leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,318 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded ,no leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,516 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,074 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,201 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,432 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroding - No Leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,591 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 XMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 XMJ registered?

BD09 XMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is BD09 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 XMJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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