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LO58 EOT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,392 mi
Last recorded121,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO58 EOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspect injector leak

Fail 28 Jul 2025 121,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,371 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,987 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,394 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,394 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,764 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,050 miles

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

front brake discs wear can be seen

front wiper blades in poor condition

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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LO58 EOT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO58 EOT, 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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LO58 EOT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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