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MT58 MZU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,100 mi
Last recorded32,100 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 MZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 32,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms have worn/perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of floor pan corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at the back of lower subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill/floor deformed/dented within subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers have movement at upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 31,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sills corroded/holed and dented at back of offside front subframe mounting, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. emergency spare tyre fitted to offside front (5.2.3 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms have worn/perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of floor pan corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at the back of lower subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted emergency spare wheel fitted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers have movement at upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 25,176 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 25,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 24,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing/chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 23,900 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 23,209 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 23,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 22,996 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 16 Jan 2020 22,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 22,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2016 19,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 15,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cracks all four tyres

Fail 24 Jan 2014 15,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cracks all four tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 12,009 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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MT58 MZU 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 MT58 MZU, 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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MT58 MZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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