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MF09 BZK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 BZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,206 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,205 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted shape edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,096 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between catalytic converter and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Scuttle heavily corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2022 83,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between catalytic converter and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Scuttle heavily corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 77,349 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 77,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device connector insecure hose to leg clip missing both sides (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 75,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,914 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Fail 27 May 2015 65,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Pass 16 May 2014 62,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MF09 BZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF09 BZK, 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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MF09 BZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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