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KN09 BHL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 BHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2020 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,115 miles

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

slight wear on offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2018 48,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,861 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,859 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,598 miles

back box corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,598 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,768 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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KN09 BHL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KN09 BHL, 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 KN09 BHL registered?

KN09 BHL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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