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BJ09 GYF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing suspension bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 70,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,787 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,056 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 56,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,871 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,359 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,744 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 29,571 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 7,778 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 7,778 miles

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

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

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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BJ09 GYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ09 GYF, 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 BJ09 GYF registered?

BJ09 GYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is BJ09 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 GYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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