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BG09 ZPM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,864 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,542 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,046 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 79,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,390 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 ZPM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM registered?

BG09 ZPM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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