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BN09 YPH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,865 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 71,865 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front incorrect wipers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,100 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require to replace SOON (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust front flexy has slightly damage

rear exhaust box end very rusty ,may require to attention

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 62,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 30,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 22,680 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,860 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,745 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm.Re-check front tyres within 2-3,000 miles

Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,880 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 YPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

BN09 YPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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