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BJ09 ZPZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 94,686 miles

Both front upper top strut mount cups corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 94,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,717 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose section corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,555 miles

n/s handbrake cable support, mounting point broken.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,369 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,369 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,592 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 76,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 68,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2016 62,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2015 54,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner/outer tread

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

Pass 17 May 2014 45,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2012 28,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

BJ09 ZPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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