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EF58 JKV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 JKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,708 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 113,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 97,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,840 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight around engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,577 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,149 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail and cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

Oil leak/spillage

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

N/S Wiper Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

N/S Wiper Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,832 miles

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

Rear silencer deteroirated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer deteroirated

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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EF58 JKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF58 JKV, 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 EF58 JKV registered?

EF58 JKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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