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BG09 VWU

2009 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,204 mi
Last recorded97,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,204 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,752 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 80,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,but no leak of gases

Fail 31 May 2017 67,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded,over 60% (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly has lateral movement (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavy wear lip on inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose bump stop broken,and floating around coil spring (2.4.F.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,but no leak of gases

Pass 28 May 2016 60,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play suspension top

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,455 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 VWU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

BG09 VWU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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