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CA09 BVS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,146 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 134,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle. hole and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2023 130,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,769 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,851 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,803 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,929 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 49,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,342 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 BVS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

CA09 BVS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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