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BG09 ZSX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,889 mi
Last recorded44,889 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 44,889 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Pass 23 May 2025 43,774 miles

Baffle loose in rear silencer

Pass 21 May 2024 41,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 40,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2022 38,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,929 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 36,929 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 35,303 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 35,303 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 28,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 22,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 4,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,376 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 ZSX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

BG09 ZSX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is BG09 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 ZSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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