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FH09 BEY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 BEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 114,431 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 114,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 102,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,113 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 89,110 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light unit has slight damage and loose, yet secure

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 85,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,374 miles

hand brake lever travel.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

hand brake lever travel.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,573 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,573 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,954 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FH09 BEY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH09 BEY, 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 FH09 BEY registered?

FH09 BEY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is FH09 BEY safe to buy?

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