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MT58 RMO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 RMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,482 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 109,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 104,815 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated and faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 99,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 94,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,220 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 81,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 81,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,891 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 73,891 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,588 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 RMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

MT58 RMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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