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BV09 ZDO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,104 mi
Last recorded90,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,104 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 90,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,567 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,565 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,268 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 67,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 60,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,642 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front side light not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 45,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,425 miles

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

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 ZDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

BV09 ZDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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