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GL58 SVD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,134 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

slight corrosion on rear axle

Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,104 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polish (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear on both side axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Back box majorly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 77,956 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,379 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,111 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged complete arm loose but not likely to become detached ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin heavily deteriorated but not likely to become detached

Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn CV coupling knocking as a result of CV boot not providing sufficient protection (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged complete arm loose but not likely to become detached ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin heavily deteriorated but not likely to become detached

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 65,822 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,009 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,907 miles

Non obligatory mirror damage

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 56,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damage

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,557 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,557 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear silencer

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust showing signs of fatigue

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,037 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

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 SVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL58 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

GL58 SVD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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