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BJ09 USL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,371 mi
Last recorded60,371 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,371 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,781 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,759 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,883 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,296 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has bad age related splits and cracks advise replacement 175/65/r14/82t Michelin

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,248 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,148 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,498 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 USL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

BJ09 USL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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