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FV58 VUO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,332 mi
Last recorded73,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 VUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 73,332 miles

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 17 Nov 2025 72,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,153 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 53,455 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle holed and corroded around both the spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shockers corroded

knocking noise from the nearside rear possibly from the shocker or the axle bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top plate coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,118 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 27,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhuast back box carroded.....

n/s and o/s front strut top mounts carroded.......

n/s and o/s front tyres close to 1.6mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,447 miles

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

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

exhuast back box carroded.....

n/s and o/s front strut top mounts carroded.......

n/s and o/s front tyres close to 1.6mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 17,017 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhuast back box slietly carroded........

advise n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease slitey.........

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 VUO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

Is FV58 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 VUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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