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ST58 PLV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 PLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 106,244 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,284 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing /chassis areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive central engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift from the rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rearmost support rubber snapped , exhaust knocking on bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn to excess at the o/s end , likely to fail (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing /chassis areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across its fixings (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs / inner wing areas showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and central engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across its width (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp / bracket corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,563 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 91,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,965 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 84,943 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,343 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 75,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 70,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,043 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine sump corroded and damp

front brake discs slightly corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside wiper torn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine sump corroded and damp

front brake discs slightly corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside wiper torn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,571 miles

front exhaust braket corroded + broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,403 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,752 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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ST58 PLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ST58 PLV, 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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ST58 PLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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