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FY09 BLN

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 BLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 39,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 39,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 32,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 32,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 31,807 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. Tyre is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. Tyre is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 29,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 29,002 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,393 miles

nearside front tyre at 2mm, offside front at 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,717 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 18,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,853 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,596 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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FY09 BLN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FY09 BLN, 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 FY09 BLN registered?

FY09 BLN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is FY09 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 BLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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