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BV09 MBU

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,023 mi
Last recorded32,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 MBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 31,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,944 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust back box deteriating.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,240 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 13,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2012 10,462 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 MBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 MBU registered?

BV09 MBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is BV09 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 MBU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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