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DA09 BVC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 BVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 97,952 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower engine oil sump pan corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Apr 2026 97,952 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning light on dash (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower engine oil sump pan corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,593 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear no reverse lights working nsr and osr

Fail 31 Mar 2025 90,593 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has snapped and hanging down. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped off at the front of the vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear no reverse lights working nsr and osr

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,993 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Offside Front Upper Top shock mount very rusty under bonnet

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

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And only 2.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 81,993 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And only 2.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Top shock mount very rusty under bonnet

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,191 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,632 miles

Coolant leak BOTTOM LEFT OF RADIATOR ANTI FREEZE STAINING ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,492 miles

Coolant leak DRIED COOLANT BOTTOM OF RADIATOR ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,249 miles

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 2,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 2,521 miles

both rear tyre walls show signs of cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 2,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall shows signs of cracking

both rear tyre walls show signs of cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,503 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,029 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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DA09 BVC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA09 BVC, 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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DA09 BVC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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