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M155 BVA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 BVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,262 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,315 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 79,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,551 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,551 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,490 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 68,490 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 64,948 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NS/OS (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,437 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,339 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,104 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,806 miles

rear exhaust is very rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,805 miles

boot loaded

n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism sticking

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 BVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA registered?

M155 BVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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