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LJ09 BZL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,930 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components various stages corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2024 62,930 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

rear suspension components various stages corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,844 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,755 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 52,755 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 49,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,183 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LJ09 BZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LJ09 BZL, 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 LJ09 BZL registered?

LJ09 BZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LJ09 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 BZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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