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MJ58 VCM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 VCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 90,002 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,933 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,685 miles

Both Offside And Nearside Sills Inner And Outer Covered Heavily With Underseal

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/F + N/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/R Wheel Arch Covered With Heavy Underseal

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/R + N/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 70,453 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch three holes upper and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,098 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Welding repair to inner and outer sills, heavily coated in bitumen,

Fail 28 Jul 2021 67,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,259 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension mounting has slight play

Nearside power steering pipes corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded on lower areas

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,617 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

lower sections of both front wings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,554 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2015 35,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,647 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both rear tyre tread areas cracking not showing cords

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,939 miles

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

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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MJ58 VCM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ58 VCM, 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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MJ58 VCM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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