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BN09 ZPE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ZPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,897 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 70,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Casing Severely Deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread, also slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,152 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,183 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,583 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,066 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 ZPE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

BN09 ZPE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BN09 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 ZPE 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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