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CY09 BFF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 BFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,509 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches/chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bolt damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front cross members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 67,611 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,115 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,563 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop not connected to axle beam

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 60,432 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 60,432 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,423 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 55,421 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 49,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 44,608 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 39,459 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,739 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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CY09 BFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CY09 BFF, 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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CY09 BFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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