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BV09 ZWS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,103 mi
Last recorded85,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,103 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,554 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 78,553 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,201 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 70,201 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,541 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,505 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,741 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 51,729 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,492 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 41,181 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,438 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 36,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,939 miles

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 30,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 25,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust bbox outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade split

road tax disc slightly into swipe area

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,612 miles

rear exhaust bbox outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade split

road tax disc slightly into swipe area

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,702 miles

slight windscreen damage from nearside front wiper

Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,655 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 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.

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The MOT history for BV09 ZWS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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