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GV58 VYT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,695 mi
Last recorded130,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,695 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 121,073 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 111,149 miles

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

Front Slight play in suspension top mounts (both sides)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Rear rear shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate (both sides)

Fail 27 Aug 2018 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Slight play in suspension top mounts (both sides)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Rear rear shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate (both sides)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust attaching bracket broken

n/s parking brake cable attaching bracket broken

o/s front brake hose twisted slightly

oil seepage

rear bump stops detached/broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,810 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust attaching bracket broken

n/s parking brake cable attaching bracket broken

o/s front brake hose twisted slightly

oil seepage

rear bump stops detached/broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,647 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear bump stop detached

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,951 miles

both front tyres on limits

o/s/r tyre has nail in sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

GV58 VYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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