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BJ09 LZX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

tesyed in wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,748 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,710 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 35,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,255 miles

previous year mileage was entered in Km

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2017 27,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

previous year mileage was entered in Km

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,897 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ09 LZX, 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 BJ09 LZX registered?

BJ09 LZX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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