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BN09 OBX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 33,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner faces both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear beam axle heavily corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 33,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner faces both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flex joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear beam axle heavily corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front down pipe flexi corroded and rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,970 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 22,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 22,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,340 miles

All tyres perished & cracked on side walls

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,235 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 OBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 BN09 OBX, 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 BN09 OBX registered?

BN09 OBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is BN09 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 OBX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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