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VU58 YLX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,412 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 61,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear spring bump stop broken/become detached

Offside Front side light works intermittently

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,919 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 47,088 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2018 47,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,634 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,091 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged causing edge but not sharp

Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 7,744 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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VU58 YLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU58 YLX, 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 VU58 YLX registered?

VU58 YLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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