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BF09 MPE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 MPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 86,130 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 86,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,833 miles

Auxilliary belt fraying.

Rear beam axle has advanced surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,878 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,262 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,240 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,982 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,170 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 MPE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

BF09 MPE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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