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AV58 VKL

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,866 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear chassis becoming corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,716 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,343 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,571 miles

All tyres perished/cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap area corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,087 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,567 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 12,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV58 VKL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV58 VKL, 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 AV58 VKL registered?

AV58 VKL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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