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BJ09 NPY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,831 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 118,831 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,663 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,177 miles

All 4 tyres aged / perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,842 miles

E.M.L ON

front exhaust flexy pipe split and rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,822 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum area. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E.M.L ON

front exhaust flexy pipe split and rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2017 68,865 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit and badly cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2017 68,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and badly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,950 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)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,972 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 37,395 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,584 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,545 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 NPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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