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EF58 UVM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,800 mi
Last recorded92,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 UVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 85,979 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 72,696 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,558 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Front scuttle corroded

Front slight play in both top mounts

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both tyres badly perished

Rear slight imbalance on brakes

body damage

Fail 5 Jan 2022 52,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Front scuttle corroded

Front slight play in both top mounts

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both tyres badly perished

Rear slight imbalance on brakes

body damage

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,743 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both front top suspension leg mounts have slight movement

both rear tyres perished

front bolt on scuttle panel below wipers badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 42,392 miles

both front brake discs are pitted and corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,218 miles

Exhaust frontpipe clamp and mount are badly corroded/loose.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 25,659 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,969 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,101 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 16,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 14,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 14,118 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 11,663 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,654 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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EF58 UVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF58 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

EF58 UVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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