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BT58 FRD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,776 mi
Last recorded84,776 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 FRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 84,776 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 84,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,626 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s rear foot and hand brake just meet requirments (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,225 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 69,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock casing corroded also (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock casing corroded also (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connecting suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,305 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP ON GEARBOX SPLIT CLAMP ON REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,352 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,345 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,449 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 44,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,310 miles

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,310 miles

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,967 miles

rear exhaust mountings split

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,596 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewall.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 17,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,714 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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BT58 FRD 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 77.8%.

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 BT58 FRD, 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 BT58 FRD registered?

BT58 FRD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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