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BN09 TWE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,990 mi
Last recorded101,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 TWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,009 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 64,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 50,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,162 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,006 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished age related cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,769 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge.175/65/14

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,877 miles

Brake pipes under plastic covers

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,951 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,941 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s+o/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,127 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 37,048 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,261 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2013 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,728 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 TWE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

BN09 TWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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