MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
back box clamp missing but exhaust secure
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side osr parking brake performance not working (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
back box clamp missing but exhaust secure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear box deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
child seat fitted
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
child seat fitted
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust bbox outer skin corroded
rear wiper blade split
road tax disc slightly into swipe area
rear exhaust bbox outer skin corroded
rear wiper blade split
road tax disc slightly into swipe area
slight windscreen damage from nearside front wiper
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight windscreen damage from nearside front wiper
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)
n/s/f wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BV09 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?
BV09 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.
Is BV09 ZWS safe to buy?
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