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BT09 KJU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,133 mi
Last recorded107,133 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 KJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 107,133 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 107,133 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,059 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 72,311 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,002 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket before flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak signs of leak in bottom corner of radiator

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle and components coated in waxoil product

Fail 16 Jul 2020 64,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket before flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak signs of leak in bottom corner of radiator

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer/inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box has slight blow and outer skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle and components coated in waxoil product

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,479 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounting on rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,628 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,628 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,952 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 1 Aug 2016 50,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,049 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 KJU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJU, 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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BT09 KJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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