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AO58 YWJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rearmost exhaust box delaminating

Fail 15 Jul 2026 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rearmost exhaust box delaminating

Fail 15 Jul 2026 103,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,095 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,754 miles

noise on offside front leg on full lock in reverse

Fail 24 Jul 2024 99,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

noise on offside front leg on full lock in reverse

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2022 95,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level low

coolant level below minimum

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,337 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 79,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer shield is corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 65,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush/upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer shield is corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 50,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,911 miles

tyres low tread,

Pass 6 May 2014 29,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,872 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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AO58 YWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO58 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO58 YWJ registered?

AO58 YWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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The MOT history for AO58 YWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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