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BF09 MDX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 MDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,043 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 91,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,384 miles

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,772 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,525 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,522 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,755 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,157 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting adrift have cable tied back up

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,129 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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BF09 MDX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF09 MDX, 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 BF09 MDX registered?

BF09 MDX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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