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LO58 EPJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO58 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 127,897 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamps outer lens is damaged.

Oil level is low.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 113,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamps outer lens is damaged.

Oil level is low.

Pass 26 May 2021 106,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated & exhaust rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front suspension strut top mounts corroding.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow from rear silencer/center pipe joint-may require replacement parts-fumes may enter vehicle. (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,564 miles

Both front brake discs worn faces with lipped edges-unmeasured.

Engine cooling fan very noisey/rattle in its operation-possible bearing wear or loose in the surround ?-recommend further investigation before possible failure.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,355 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor wet.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner cv gaitor wet.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

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 EPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPJ, 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 LO58 EPJ registered?

LO58 EPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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