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BV09 FON

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,105 mi
Last recorded82,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,105 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp)not working

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp)not working

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,384 miles

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

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

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

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

rear centre lamp (possible stop lamp) not working

Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread/cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

rear centre lamp (possible stop lamp) not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 79,995 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Hole in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,565 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,614 miles

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

oil leak on sump

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,852 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,968 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still readable.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged but still readable.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,181 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear number plate fitted over old number plate

slight exhaust leak

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 FON is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FON, 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 FON registered?

BV09 FON is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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