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FL09 BKG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,710 mi
Last recorded126,710 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 BKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,649 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,534 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,834 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhault rear rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,201 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,894 miles

Front rattle exhaust ?

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,894 miles

Front rattle exhaust ?

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,395 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads look thin

n/s/r tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads look thin

n/s/r tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,064 miles

Rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres feathering on outer edges

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,817 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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FL09 BKG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL09 BKG, 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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FL09 BKG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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