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CA09 BVM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Main Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside Handbrake Performance Not As Effectiove As Offside Indicating Repair Or Adjustment Required

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Main Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside Handbrake Performance Not As Effectiove As Offside Indicating Repair Or Adjustment Required

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body muddy at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body muddy at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,896 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,746 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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CA09 BVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA09 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

CA09 BVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is CA09 BVM safe to buy?

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