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BN09 UWB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,212 mi
Last recorded88,212 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (beam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 85,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (beam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,649 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,143 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,195 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,195 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 46,333 miles

corrosion on coil springs / heavy corrosion on rear axle beam / both rear tyres perishing bad / nail in n/s/r tyre x 3mm /

water leak from water pump

Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,789 miles

All tyres perishing

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,771 miles

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

All tyres perishing

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,785 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,253 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 30,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,744 miles

advise rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,663 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 UWB 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 71.4%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

BN09 UWB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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