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SM09 BFJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,198 mi
Last recorded90,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,198 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 90,196 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,845 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,386 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,385 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,710 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,283 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 39,329 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,483 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes rusty

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,055 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 30,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

brake pipes obscured by under guard

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,147 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,449 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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SM09 BFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 SM09 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 BFJ registered?

SM09 BFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SM09 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 BFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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