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KN09 BVU

2009 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 BVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 76,434 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,253 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,830 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,270 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 58,270 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,009 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured suspension coil spring seat coming away on axle due to failure by corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join of mid and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower steering uj slight play (2.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36 % hand brake imbalance o/s lowest (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,946 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,088 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread areas 195/45/16

rear silencer excessively corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,762 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,695 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,185 miles

some damage to tyre sidewall n/s/f

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 BVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Pink 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 KN09 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

KN09 BVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is KN09 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 BVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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