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AC58 EFE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,540 mi
Last recorded64,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,192 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,746 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,724 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,949 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 52,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,806 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and slightly damaged, also front support badly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge and valve badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 44,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear clamp missing and rear rubber mount partially broken close to snapping (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded and slightly damaged, also front support badly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge and valve badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,561 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box outer cover corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,780 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls perished/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,620 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,148 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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AC58 EFE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC58 EFE, 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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AC58 EFE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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