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BT09 BGE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 BGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 77,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,774 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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BT09 BGE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT09 BGE, 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 BT09 BGE registered?

BT09 BGE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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