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BV09 ESF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,787 mi
Last recorded22,787 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ESF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 22,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 21,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 20,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box condition badly corroded and minor leak from seam

Small breather pipe cracking and damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 20,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box condition badly corroded and minor leak from seam

Small breather pipe cracking and damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,091 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,617 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,131 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,286 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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BV09 ESF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BV09 ESF, 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 BV09 ESF registered?

BV09 ESF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BV09 ESF safe to buy?

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