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BG09 LJO

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,658 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 61,658 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 55,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,523 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,066 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 36,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/r15 82t (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,027 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 27,027 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,449 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 LJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 LJO registered?

BG09 LJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BG09 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 LJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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