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MT58 RPV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 RPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,741 miles

both front shocker top mounts corroded

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,739 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear upper shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear upper shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both front shocker top mounts corroded

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both ARB linkages have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi piece deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen washer has low effort - just okay at time of test

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight condensation

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both ARB linkages have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi piece deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen washer has low effort - just okay at time of test

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight condensation

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,947 miles

n/s washer jet poor

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 63,947 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,667 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,006 miles

both front brake discs,have surface corrosion and are lipped at the edges,

front brake pads 80% worn

nearside front tyre low on tread 3 to 2 mm

nearside rear tyre low on tread 2mm

rear exhaust bow outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 16,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 12,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 8,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 7,112 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 RPV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT58 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

MT58 RPV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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