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FG58 GBU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,425 mi
Last recorded40,425 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 GBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,425 miles

vehicle built for track use

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,044 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 36,838 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,670 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,266 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 28,262 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 21,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,829 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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FG58 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG58 GBU, 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

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What year was FG58 GBU registered?

FG58 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is FG58 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 GBU shows 15 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.

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