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BN09 VPO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,713 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,676 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer broken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,022 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,772 miles

corrosion to silencer

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 75,045 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,796 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,550 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,370 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 VPO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

BN09 VPO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is BN09 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 VPO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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