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VN58 KBJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,980 mi
Last recorded160,980 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 160,980 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front d-bushes perished

high level brake light 70% working

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 160,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front d-bushes perished

high level brake light 70% working

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,438 miles

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

Nearside parking brake cable insecure

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

Two wheel trims missing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 141,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside parking brake cable insecure

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

Two wheel trims missing

Pass 14 Apr 2017 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,752 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,768 miles

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

n/s washer weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,194 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,140 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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VN58 KBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN58 KBJ, 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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VN58 KBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2009.

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