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DA09 BWX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,569 mi
Last recorded74,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,569 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 74,567 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,490 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 71,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 70,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,672 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear Axel Corroded But not Seriously weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,720 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,146 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 36,533 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2014 33,059 miles

Front disc marked on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 33,059 miles

Front disc marked on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 May 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box deteriated

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 BWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 BWX, 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 DA09 BWX registered?

DA09 BWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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