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GV58 RFK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,794 miles

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 2 Dec 2021 112,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,518 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 105,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 97,921 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due too condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front suspension strut top cups/washers corroded

nearside parking brake cable support bracket broken

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

nearside parking brake cable support bracket broken

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside parking brake cable support bracket broken

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,142 miles

Front outer pads low?

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2016 57,142 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)

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

Front outer pads low?

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,886 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 RFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFK, 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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GV58 RFK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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