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GL58 JOV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 JOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back-box tail-pipe , unintentional contact with bumper skirt (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside inner driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2020 80,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 62,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT TWIST IN N/S/F BRAKE FLEXY HOSE

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount

o/s/r bump stop

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,809 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat tilt handle broken but seat secured in upright position

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,813 miles

drivers seat tilt handle broken but seat secured in upright position

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,143 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 27,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL58 JOV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL58 JOV, 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 GL58 JOV registered?

GL58 JOV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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