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VN09 BBO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 126,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 114,803 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 97,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens misted up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 97,518 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens misted up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,543 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 83,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 83,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 May 2017 75,190 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,933 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,915 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,793 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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VN09 BBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN09 BBO, 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 VN09 BBO registered?

VN09 BBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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