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VO09 BJU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,944 mi
Last recorded127,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 123,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 123,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,049 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 99,936 miles

Rear rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 92,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 78,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 78,366 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 69,060 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 61,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 25,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 13,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,727 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 BJU 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 BJU, 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 VO09 BJU registered?

VO09 BJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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