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EJ09 BSX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 101,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,430 miles

Nearside rear suspension 'bump-stop' rubber adrift inside coil spring.

Rear suspension subframe/axle in corroded condition both sides,but not considered seriously weakened.

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,424 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags

Nearside rear suspension 'bump-stop' rubber adrift inside coil spring.

Rear suspension subframe/axle in corroded condition both sides,but not considered seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,695 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear warning wire broken.

Nearside rear suspension 'bump stop' rubber adrift inside coil spring.

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

Offside vrear tyre tread worn on inner shoiulder.

Rear axle beam/subframe in corroded condition but not considered seriously weakened in suspension spring mount prescribed areas both sides of car.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,404 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing on both shoulders.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearsaide rear suspension 'bump-stop' adrift inside coil spring.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder and under inflated.

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims both sides of car (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,404 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides of car (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyre treads wearing on both shoulders.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearsaide rear suspension 'bump-stop' adrift inside coil spring.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder and under inflated.

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims both sides of car (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,583 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 56,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2017 48,721 miles

baby seat fitted to o/s rear cannot inspect the seat belt

Pass 28 May 2016 43,711 miles

center exhaust mount broken

nearside front wiper smeary

Pass 9 May 2015 37,098 miles

front wipers split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 30,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,612 miles

front discs worn

rear silencer showing corrossion

Fail 11 May 2013 25,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

rear silencer showing corrossion

Fail 31 May 2012 22,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 22,816 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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EJ09 BSX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ09 BSX, 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 EJ09 BSX registered?

EJ09 BSX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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