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GV58 PYL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,747 mi
Last recorded122,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 PYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 122,747 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2026 122,747 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 118,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower attachment or bush loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm - play in inner joint/rack or track rod insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 115,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 112,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 107,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,174 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 marked in yellow.

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,265 miles

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,781 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 51,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,914 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight leak of grease from n/s inner driveshaft boot

Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,722 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 PYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

GV58 PYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is GV58 PYL safe to buy?

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