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AV58 VLN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,137 mi
Last recorded41,137 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,137 miles

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

Rear rear axle rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2024 33,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,572 miles

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

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2023 29,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2021 25,660 miles

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

both rear shocks corroding

exhaust system corroding and rear box outer corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2020 21,837 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,283 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,702 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 18,755 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,334 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 15,080 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,229 miles

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 11,011 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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AV58 VLN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLN, 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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AV58 VLN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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