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C16 BLW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 56,792 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,407 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,999 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,411 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,989 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

wiper blades worn/splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,176 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)

engine breather pipe split

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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C16 BLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C16 BLW, 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 C16 BLW registered?

C16 BLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is C16 BLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 BLW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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