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BJ09 RJY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 65,811 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 65,811 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 62,049 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 62,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 59,775 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 58,295 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 58,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 56,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 56,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 54,280 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 50,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,222 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,770 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front brake pads low & wear on brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding in places

front brake pads low & wear on brake discs

Pass 8 May 2014 23,760 miles

corrosion on exhaust in places

Fail 9 May 2013 20,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,752 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)

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 RJY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

BJ09 RJY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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