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GF58 LKA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 LKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,617 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 111,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,146 miles

Front Lower support bar corroded n/s and o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,144 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower support bar corroded n/s and o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,707 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021

Brake performance not tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,475 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,663 miles

rear axle has corrosion/ nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 87,663 miles

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

rear axle has corrosion/ nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,579 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR WING DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe to gearbox mount bracket corroded and broken

Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe to gearbox mount bracket corroded and broken

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,858 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,858 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,855 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,988 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,827 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 46,708 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,687 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF58 LKA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF58 LKA, 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 GF58 LKA registered?

GF58 LKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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