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KS09 BUA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,611 mi
Last recorded41,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 BUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 41,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,521 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 30,465 miles

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,538 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES, TREAD IS STARTING TO WEAR LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,180 miles

rear silencer corroded/slight blow

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 8,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 6,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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KS09 BUA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KS09 BUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 BUA registered?

KS09 BUA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is KS09 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 BUA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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