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BU09 UGL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,786 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 105,650 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,933 miles

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

Rear axle has corrosion around rear spring seats not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 81,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,818 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi, broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi, broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2016 52,031 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 9 May 2015 48,385 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 10 May 2014 42,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,244 miles

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

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

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 UGL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 UGL registered?

BU09 UGL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is BU09 UGL safe to buy?

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