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NU09 BJK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,147 mi
Last recorded71,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 BJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear sensor broken and hanging loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 71,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak on exhaust affecting readings - will need to be tested on retest (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working - check on retest (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear sensor broken and hanging loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,034 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,086 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,580 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,206 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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NU09 BJK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU09 BJK, 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 NU09 BJK registered?

NU09 BJK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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