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BT58 FYZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 FYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,964 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 91,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from joint to the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,245 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension

corrosion on rear axel

Fail 15 Apr 2024 84,046 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension

corrosion on rear axel

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 67,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,204 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 35,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,967 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 FYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT58 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

BT58 FYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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