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BF09 MFE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,364 mi
Last recorded47,364 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 MFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 47,364 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear back box corroded/exhaust system

Fail 13 Nov 2024 42,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear back box corroded/exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2024 40,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,157 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Pass 20 May 2022 30,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,962 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 23,701 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,369 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,126 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 16,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,406 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 MFE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BF09 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

BF09 MFE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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