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FN09 BVD

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,445 mi
Last recorded102,445 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 BVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,927 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2022 87,740 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,989 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13 AND 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,571 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,000 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,000 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,395 miles

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,576 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,506 miles

rear back box deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

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 BVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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