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PY58 EMV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 EMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,784 miles

Coolant leak FROM RADIATOR ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,299 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure Rubbing on wheel rim (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 50,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,522 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Pad wear indicator broke

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s+o/s scrubbed inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 43,122 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Pad wear indicator broke

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s+o/s scrubbed inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s [axil] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s [axil] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,388 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 25,924 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 16,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,693 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 15,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,554 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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PY58 EMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PY58 EMV, 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 PY58 EMV registered?

PY58 EMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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