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DA09 BVK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 BVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 157,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 144,252 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 135,869 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 135,860 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 135,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken mounting brackets (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak pipe located infront of the engine area leaking ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4x inner rim beads distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all 4x suspension coil springs corroded

centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing

oil leak - gearbox area

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 122,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration / lines across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front oil level on minimum ,but unable to top up oil as filler cap seized on.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,265 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration / lines across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front oil level on minimum ,but unable to top up oil as filler cap seized on.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,865 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 88,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,142 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,978 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,212 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 BVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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