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BV09 KKW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,327 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 92,327 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bolt collar missing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 71,233 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,686 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,650 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,545 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 KKW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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