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BV09 ETK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,155 mi
Last recorded75,155 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ETK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,155 miles

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

both front top strut mounts slight movement

Fail 13 Dec 2025 75,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounts slight movement

Pass 7 Dec 2024 66,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rea exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,175 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,724 miles

n/s front tyre worn/balding on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2019 38,020 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 38,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,832 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 31,830 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres bald on inner edges and tread cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,431 miles

Exhaust badly corroded on outer layers

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,550 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 21,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,975 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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BV09 ETK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc diesel 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 BV09 ETK, 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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BV09 ETK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is BV09 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 ETK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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