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LV09 BZS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 BZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 114,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 114,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,737 miles

Front inner wing covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 10 May 2013 47,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 47,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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LV09 BZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV09 BZS, 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 LV09 BZS registered?

LV09 BZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LV09 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 BZS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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