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BN09 VUA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,256 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,713 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 102,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 100,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,236 miles

Slightly corroded outer discs on front axle

Fail 9 Aug 2022 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slightly corroded outer discs on front axle

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 93,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,555 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,104 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot slight splitting

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is splitting in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 71,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,932 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 VUA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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