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SD09 BZU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,431 miles

Coolant leak at radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside front ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box hitting nearside rear coil spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 63,430 miles

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

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

Coolant leak at radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside front ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box hitting nearside rear coil spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle slightly corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,927 miles

Rear Rear axle heavy surface corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear axle heavy surface corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,893 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,696 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 43,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,312 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 39,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 34,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,224 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 17 May 2012 13,517 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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SD09 BZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD09 BZU, 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 SD09 BZU registered?

SD09 BZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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