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LB58 GKL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,709 mi
Last recorded116,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 114,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 110,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,751 miles

battery clamp barely adequate

both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn resulting in play/movement

engine sump corroded and porous

front number plate delaminated

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and low on edges

nearside rear brake pipe partially insecure

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,259 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 88,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 83,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 56,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,372 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,427 miles

Nearside front wing mirror glass missing

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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LB58 GKL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 LB58 GKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB58 GKL registered?

LB58 GKL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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