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MT58 VDG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 93,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,958 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,333 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle / rear coil springs

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,725 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded & rusty also defective

Offside front headlamp unit slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear axle also rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 81,725 miles

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Offside & Nearside rear (upper) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded & rusty also defective

Offside front headlamp unit slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear axle also rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,704 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 9 May 2019 74,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,173 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2018 71,173 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder inside brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear mud guards/trims loose

Pass 9 May 2017 65,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,323 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 2.9mm

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,659 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,974 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 VDG 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 78.9%.

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

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