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BR55 PET

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,479 mi
Last recorded49,479 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR55 PET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,532 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 39,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking/Blowing at rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust front flexi joint outer sheath in poor condition

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 34,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,783 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,179 miles

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box of exhaust system is corroded

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres are perished (cracked)

n/s/r tyre is perished (cracked)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,640 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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BR55 PET is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BR55 PET, 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 BR55 PET registered?

BR55 PET is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BR55 PET safe to buy?

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