CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV58 VLO

2009 Ford Ka

Pink Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,179 mi
Last recorded106,179 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,179 miles

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

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

parking brake requirements just met

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 106,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake requirements just met

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 100,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,184 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2022 97,184 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,297 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,297 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,169 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,478 miles

Exhaust system slight deteriorated/corroded.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system slight deteriorated/corroded.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,672 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,893 miles

Engine oil sump porous and leaking slightly.

Offside rear bump stop unattached.

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated but not leaking.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil sump porous and leaking slightly.

Offside rear bump stop unattached.

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,534 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,127 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV58 VLO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV58 VLO, 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

How do I check the history of AV58 VLO?

You can check the full history of AV58 VLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV58 VLO registered?

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

Is AV58 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 VLO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV58 VLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV58 VLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.