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BU09 UGO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,108 mi
Last recorded74,108 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,108 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,564 miles

Nearside Front drop link

exhaust blow

rear axle corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,564 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link

exhaust blow

rear axle corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,709 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,183 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,455 miles

Rear silencer corroded NOT BLOWING

Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,657 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)

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 UGO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BU09 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

BU09 UGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is BU09 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 UGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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