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VO09 BGU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,048 mi
Last recorded25,048 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 BGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 25,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount support washers and nuts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 25,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket and front and rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount support washers and nuts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,919 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,878 miles

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

Rear back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2020 16,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,185 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded (not leaking)

Fail 19 Mar 2019 15,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded (not leaking)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,356 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perrished

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,486 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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VO09 BGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO09 BGU, 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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VO09 BGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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