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BD58 ZPH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 127,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe? (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe? (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2021 94,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,790 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,301 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,846 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,846 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Close to failure ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,154 miles

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,680 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,171 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,385 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

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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BD58 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD58 ZPH, 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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BD58 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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