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FN09 BVB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 BVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 125,406 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front inner wing/s . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder badly cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silincer box outer skin braking.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 125,406 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beam axel, lower spring cup. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front inner wing/s . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder badly cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silincer box outer skin braking.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 120,962 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin braking.

Pass 12 May 2021 110,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 110,706 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 102,728 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 14 May 2019 95,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 67,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 39,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,409 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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FN09 BVB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN09 BVB, 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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FN09 BVB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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