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VU58 YLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,685 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Front pipe clamp not clamping pipe. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint and rear box pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades worn and split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,820 miles

Coolant leak

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,054 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 YLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

VU58 YLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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The MOT history for VU58 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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