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BJ09 WMM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,858 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 78,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,699 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,332 miles

Front tyres wearing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,936 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,655 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 3mm and cracking

slight blow from backbox joint

Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 3mm and cracking

slight blow from backbox joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,412 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 28,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre down to 3mm and osr 3mm

rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 22,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 22,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 17,221 miles

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

winter tyres fitted to front

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 WMM 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 71.4%.

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 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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

BJ09 WMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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