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BJ09 ZNE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 53,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,084 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 13 May 2024 45,817 miles

underbody and subframes corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 44,189 miles

rear subframe corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,217 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 42,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 41,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,543 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZNE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ09 ZNE registered?

BJ09 ZNE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BJ09 ZNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 ZNE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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