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LJ58 VYL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,825 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,712 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,762 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,427 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,620 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,946 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,620 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,850 miles

bonnet stay broken

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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LJ58 VYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ58 VYL, 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 LJ58 VYL registered?

LJ58 VYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LJ58 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VYL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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