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BV09 FGU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,422 mi
Last recorded68,422 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 FGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,422 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 68,422 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 52,314 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,188 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,870 miles

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

Rear SUBFRAME RUSTY

Pass 25 May 2019 40,361 miles

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

Rear AXLE IS CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER COVER CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 40,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear AXLE IS CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER COVER CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 37,716 miles

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2018 37,716 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2017 35,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,030 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 FGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

BV09 FGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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