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BG09 YZL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2023 130,892 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 130,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 102,755 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,237 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 95,237 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,184 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades hitting ( tangling up ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,402 miles

Rear exhaust has a parts of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust has a parts of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,610 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,102 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,627 miles

(1) rear exhaust silencer box outer skin starting to separate.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,123 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 YZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

BG09 YZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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