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BJ09 RUU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,949 mi
Last recorded85,949 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 85,949 miles

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,658 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,595 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,595 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 74,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,896 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,921 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 27,662 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 24,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,018 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 RUU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

BJ09 RUU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 RUU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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