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BU09 UET

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 91,912 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Mounting Broken But Still Secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,749 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,682 miles

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

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

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

rear axel beam corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 79,788 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,023 miles

corrosion on engine sump

corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,576 miles

rear exhaust outer cover corroded / slight blow

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,783 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,783 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,756 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,360 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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BU09 UET is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,200cc 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 BU09 UET, 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 BU09 UET registered?

BU09 UET is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BU09 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 UET 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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