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LR09 BCV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,896 mi
Last recorded99,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 BCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,896 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 90,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,169 miles

All underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,169 miles

All underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,283 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,913 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,722 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and outer skin of exhaust back box deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jun 2015 44,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,238 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2014 35,668 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

outer skin exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,819 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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LR09 BCV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR09 BCV, 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 LR09 BCV registered?

LR09 BCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is LR09 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 BCV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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