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BD09 XPP

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 XPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,788 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,410 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and suspension component corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corrosion on top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,406 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak two leaks at front of exhaust and rear silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in upper mount and corrosion on top nut. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and suspension component corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corrosion on top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,915 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,496 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine over heating

Fail 23 Sep 2021 91,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine over heating

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,255 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 63,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,906 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,055 miles

back box of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XPP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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