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SM09 BFO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,439 mi
Last recorded133,439 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2025 133,439 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2024 131,230 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 130,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 121,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle to body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,774 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,465 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,038 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension topmount

offside rear shocker corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,859 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,818 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 58,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamps Missing / Corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,820 miles

broken exhaust bracket

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

broken exhaust bracket

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight dammage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,440 miles

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

off side wiper blade torn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 41,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

off side wiper blade torn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

minor cut on offside rear tyre tread

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front wheels have damage

nsf wing and bumper has damage

osf wiper blade starting to tear

osr handbrake cable outer casing cut

osr tyre has cuts in tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 BFO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM09 BFO, 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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SM09 BFO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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