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BV09 DKY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded not to execss

Fail 26 Jan 2026 86,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded not to execss

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,116 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,538 miles

Offside Front shocker corroded but not to excess

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 29 Jan 2024 74,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front shocker corroded but not to excess

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Jan 2024 74,531 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shockers corroded slightly

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,298 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,014 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,938 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,809 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 44,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,972 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 11 Apr 2015 34,754 miles

exhust back box deterioted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,997 miles

n/s wiper blade and exhaust back box both have silght wear

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade and exhaust back box both have silght wear

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,275 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,877 miles

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

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)

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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BV09 DKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BV09 DKY, 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 BV09 DKY registered?

BV09 DKY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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