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FV58 VTJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 57,464 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,681 miles

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

slight movement rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2018 45,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush,rubber pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed appears to be incorrectly fitted,in close proximity to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

slight movement rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose routed incorrectly

Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose routed incorrectly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,039 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 30,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 27,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,015 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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FV58 VTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV58 VTJ, 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 FV58 VTJ registered?

FV58 VTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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