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BJ58 YRR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 88,171 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components / exhaust

Fail 19 May 2025 88,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components / exhaust

Pass 23 May 2024 82,243 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components / exhaust

Fail 22 May 2024 82,234 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components / exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 79,081 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,696 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,308 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken off

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken off

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,967 miles

Front wipers torn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,994 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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BJ58 YRR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ58 YRR, 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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BJ58 YRR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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