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DE58 MUV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,008 mi
Last recorded78,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 MUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear spring corroded.

rear bumper cracked

suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 69,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,946 miles

Nearside Front play in strut top mounting

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,946 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mounting area on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,495 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mounting

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,373 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 52,373 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,342 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,770 miles

rear section of exhaust and rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,356 miles

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 23,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,208 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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DE58 MUV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 DE58 MUV, 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 DE58 MUV registered?

DE58 MUV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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