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MJ58 XRP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,699 mi
Last recorded96,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 XRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,699 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,881 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,525 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 63,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,179 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket corroded

Rear both suspension bump stop perrished

Rear exhaust silencer peeling but not blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,365 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket coroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,089 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear handbrake support mountig brkt corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2014 37,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,973 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 31,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,442 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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MJ58 XRP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRP, 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 XRP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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