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BV09 FFZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,157 mi
Last recorded178,157 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 178,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 165,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 165,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 149,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,483 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 FFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 BV09 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

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

Is BV09 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 FFZ 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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