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OV58 YVF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 YVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 109,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush [axle will need to be changed ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os and ns front top shock plates and nuts corroded

sump pan rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,687 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,981 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,214 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 104,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function casing excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,414 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,568 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 89,561 miles

Emissions not tested front flexi and back box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alternator belt cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2016 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,248 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 39,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge - advise wheel alignment

front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm ball joint cover split

rear silencer rotten

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge - advise wheel alignment

front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm ball joint cover split

rear silencer rotten

Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,318 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 31,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,743 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,255 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)

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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OV58 YVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OV58 YVF, 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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OV58 YVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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