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LS58 VBO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 VBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,280 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,555 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,455 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,265 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working direction switch is enabling headlights to activate when o/s direction is initiated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted fauling wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,895 miles

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

Oil leak slightly from rocker cover gasket ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak slightly from rocker cover gasket ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,270 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front suspension bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front suspension bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,635 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 45,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,309 miles

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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LS58 VBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LS58 VBO, 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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LS58 VBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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