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EV58 BEL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV58 BEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,167 miles

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

Front oil leak gearbox /engine sump plug

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

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

Offside Front clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Offside Rear mud flap loose

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle and front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 6 Jul 2026 97,167 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front oil leak gearbox /engine sump plug

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Offside Rear mud flap loose

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle and front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,330 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 88,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,241 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s inner wings in a rusty condition

Nearside Front slight oil leak gear box advise repair

Offside Front subframe corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer tread advise replace and getting worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension in a dry rusty condition

Fail 1 Aug 2024 82,241 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s inner wings in a rusty condition

Nearside Front slight oil leak gear box advise repair

Offside Front subframe corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer tread advise replace and getting worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension in a dry rusty condition

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,436 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

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

Nearside Front upper mount has slight play

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,434 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken full system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front upper mount has slight play

No engine oil

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,670 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded / swollen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,051 miles

Coil spring corroded All four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,063 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,294 miles

n/s/f top shocker mount has slight lift

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,783 miles

exhaust mountings corroded-wishbone bushes perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,848 miles

Engine oil leaking at sump

Exhaust system very corroded

gear oil weeping

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,775 miles

Exhaust flexi split

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 57,757 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,575 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 19 Mar 2015 54,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 50,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,618 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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EV58 BEL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EV58 BEL, 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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EV58 BEL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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