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SM09 BHA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight play in rear bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight light bleed on dash

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 May 2024 103,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 103,157 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 76,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,162 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to back box (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,962 miles

exhaust clamp missing off backbox

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,782 miles

exaust clamp corroded on front pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,260 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 May 2014 24,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,509 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 BHA 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 73.7%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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