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BG09 JGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,209 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2021 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,951 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED MIDDLE AND REAR

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 67,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section join and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,360 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,199 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,575 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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BG09 JGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG09 JGZ, 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 BG09 JGZ registered?

BG09 JGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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