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BR04 KEU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,086 mi
Last recorded90,086 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 KEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,086 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,031 miles

nsf tyre inner edge worn... nsf fog inop... nsf mirror glass damaged... exhaust joints minor leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge worn... nsf fog inop... nsf mirror glass damaged... exhaust joints minor leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket brocken

Fail 8 Feb 2022 77,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket brocken

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,974 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 60,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,934 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,679 miles

backbox deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,573 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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BR04 KEU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BR04 KEU, 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 BR04 KEU registered?

BR04 KEU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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