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BN09 VSP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,786 miles

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

exhaust is corroding and deteriorating

floor panels, chassis rails,sub frames and there mounting are all starting to corrode surface rust

front wind screen marked

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust is corroding and deteriorating

floor panels, chassis rails,sub frames and there mounting are all starting to corrode surface rust

front wind screen marked

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front o/a tyre is starting to wear on edges

rear subframe and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,839 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users clutch pedle (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front o/a tyre is starting to wear on edges

rear subframe and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,710 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

Both front wheels buckled

Front discs lipped

Rear axle, springs and shockers corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,710 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

Both front wheels buckled

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs lipped

Rear axle, springs and shockers corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,693 miles

Air con rad bowing and cooling fins falling out

All shockers and springs corroded

Front cat support bracket snapped

Front number plate deteriorated

N/s/f wheel buckled inner bead

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator corroded and coolant below minimum

Rear axle and spring carriers heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken and back box blowing excessively, also both clamps missing!!! Exhaust insecure / not supported (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Air con rad bowing and cooling fins falling out

All shockers and springs corroded

Front cat support bracket snapped

Front number plate deteriorated

N/s/f wheel buckled inner bead

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator corroded and coolant below minimum

Rear axle and spring carriers heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,572 miles

Back box outer casing corroded and blowing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,550 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,816 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 VSP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

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