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M155 BEF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 BEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,653 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,620 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Front exhaust clamp corroded off

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded off

Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,616 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Front exhaust clamp corroded off

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded off

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 86,559 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 85,407 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 78,113 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 78,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 71,152 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 64,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak (sump corroded)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,814 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 46,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 46,780 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,974 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 34,974 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 25,292 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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M155 BEF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 M155 BEF, 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 M155 BEF registered?

M155 BEF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is M155 BEF safe to buy?

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