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MJ58 VVX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 VVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,263 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2025 122,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,577 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 115,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 104,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,632 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 87,580 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 87,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer box deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer box deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,900 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VVX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVX, 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 MJ58 VVX registered?

MJ58 VVX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2009.

Is MJ58 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ58 VVX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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