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BG09 ZVD

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,716 mi
Last recorded67,716 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,716 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2026 67,714 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,917 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper top mountings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Axle corroded surrounding both lower spring mountings (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,941 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Outer flexible section damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper top mountings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,922 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,874 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 ZVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

BG09 ZVD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BG09 ZVD safe to buy?

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