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MT58 BKE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 BKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,102 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn, tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm in places, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perrishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses slightly crazed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 92,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

brake pad warning wire broken

oil residue around n/s inner cv boot

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,809 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,777 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 83,777 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,847 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,247 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,928 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,286 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 17,816 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 10 Jan 2012 13,910 miles

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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MT58 BKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green 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 MT58 BKE, 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 MT58 BKE registered?

MT58 BKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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