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EJ09 BTV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,213 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,112 miles

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

all under body components corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 71,112 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all under body components corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,409 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 20,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 13,603 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 13,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,660 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 BTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ09 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 BTV registered?

EJ09 BTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is EJ09 BTV safe to buy?

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