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MV09 BMZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 45,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 42,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 41,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 40,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,384 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,765 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 28,765 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 25,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 17,652 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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MV09 BMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV09 BMZ, 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 MV09 BMZ registered?

MV09 BMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is MV09 BMZ safe to buy?

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