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KS09 BXH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 BXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel very rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 69,162 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sauspension bump stop lose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 62,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sauspension bump stop lose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts and rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 51,291 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both front strut top mounts and rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,863 miles

both front strut mount, top plates heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,648 miles

rear sub frame badly rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,782 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box join (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 39,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box join (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,946 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded , minor leak from clamp .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

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 BXH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS09 BXH, 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 KS09 BXH registered?

KS09 BXH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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