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GV58 HWO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,619 mi
Last recorded60,619 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 HWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 60,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 52,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread - aged 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on inner edge - aged 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills - near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 52,484 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread - aged 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on inner edge - aged 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills - near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 45,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills - near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2022 45,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills - near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2021 36,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges/perishing/cuts

Pass 20 May 2020 32,588 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2019 30,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 28,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 17,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,063 miles

both front tyre edges getting low

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,025 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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GV58 HWO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV58 HWO, 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 GV58 HWO registered?

GV58 HWO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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