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CA09 BTO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 98,992 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 98,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 91,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,811 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,078 miles

o/s headlamp loose,top bracket broken

Fail 10 Jul 2013 27,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s headlamp loose,top bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 28 Jun 2012 19,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s washer jet poor

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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CA09 BTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CA09 BTO, 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 CA09 BTO registered?

CA09 BTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is CA09 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 BTO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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