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BV09 ZPB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,994 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion to underside of body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion to underside of body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,365 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,582 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and come away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,038 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to front suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,038 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to front suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS wiring rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear subframe corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,944 miles

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished/ slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 59,944 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished/ slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,968 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,101 miles

edgwear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,555 miles

nearside front tyre appears to have been run flat.

oil level on minimum.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre appears to have been run flat.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,883 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm.

metal in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

metal in tread of offside rear tyre.

oil level on minimum.

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 ZPB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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