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BJ09 MKE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 73,285 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 71,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,714 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 68,714 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both insufficient liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm treads 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 57,534 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,000 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking on surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking on surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition & slight leak

Pass 16 May 2018 39,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & void of tread on edge's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre's cracking

Fail 11 May 2018 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & void of tread on edge's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre's cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 37,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front tyre's worn on edge's

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2016 34,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,536 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,727 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 8 May 2012 12,184 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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BJ09 MKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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