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BN09 VOV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,766 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 93,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,957 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,248 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 85,218 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 78,056 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. Spare wheel not checked due to boot full up.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 71,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 69,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 64,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 64,387 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 59,684 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 59,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,543 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,543 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VOV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 VOV registered?

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

Is BN09 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 VOV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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