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ST58 JPU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 92,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 80,322 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,322 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle holed at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,821 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,912 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake recording little or no effort

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,703 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,789 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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ST58 JPU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST58 JPU, 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 ST58 JPU registered?

ST58 JPU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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