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GV58 VYO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,172 mi
Last recorded49,172 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 VYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 49,172 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 49,172 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 48,291 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading on parking brake test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil very low

Pass 20 Jan 2024 40,909 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 32,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,776 miles

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

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

corrosion too various componants

exhaust deteriated

Fail 14 Feb 2022 28,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion too various componants

exhaust deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,660 miles

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

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

corrosion too various componants, not considered excessive

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2019 28,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,373 miles

steering slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 28,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both wheels have slight bind

steering slightly rough when rotated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 29 Jan 2018 27,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,159 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,583 miles

Kerb damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Rear silencer outer skin compromised

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and slight blow at rear joint

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,095 miles

Kerb damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer casing compromised

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,643 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 VYO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GV58 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

GV58 VYO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is GV58 VYO safe to buy?

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