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BN09 AEP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 AEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 117,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

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

Pass 2 May 2025 111,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Top strut bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 111,431 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Top strut bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 103,286 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 103,286 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 77,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,107 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 71,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 58,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,224 miles

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

nearside front brake pad sensor damaged

oil leak under gearbox

rear back box exhaust slight corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2015 41,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre walls cracking and perishing

clucth pedal broken at top of pedal at spindle

front brake pad warning light sensor wire broken

n/s/f tyre wall worn all around tyre poss run flat or punture 195x50r15 82v budget

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,945 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking and perishing

clucth pedal broken at top of pedal at spindle

front brake pad warning light sensor wire broken

n/s/f tyre wall worn all around tyre poss run flat or punture 195x50r15 82v budget

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,799 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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BN09 AEP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 BN09 AEP, 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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BN09 AEP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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