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BJ09 MGV

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,451 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Coil spring corroded ALL Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp cracked and water ingress in lamp

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 86,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Coil spring corroded ALL Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop detached

Nearside Rear Tail lamp cracked and water ingress in lamp

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 79,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,708 miles

Exhaust tail silencer deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 70,707 miles

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

Exhaust tail silencer deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,536 miles

'door ajar' light glowing on the dash

Exhaust tail silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust support broken/corroded away but system still adequately supported

Nearside Door mirror damaged but still usable

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks . 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'door ajar' light glowing on the dash

Exhaust tail silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust support broken/corroded away but system still adequately supported

Nearside Door mirror damaged but still usable

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,812 miles

exhaust very rusty

ns mirror damaged

nsf shocker damp

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2017 41,433 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low

o/s/r tyre rusty

rear axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,779 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting broken cable not insucre

Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,634 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,634 miles

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 27 Jun 2013 23,339 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

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

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

Tyre Size 185/60/14

Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MGV is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MGV, 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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BJ09 MGV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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