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VU58 YMA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 35,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 35,521 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSR bump-stop rubber broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 35,489 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR bump stop rubber broken

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,650 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 32,650 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 29,892 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 28,126 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe coil spring lower mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Locking nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished/split in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe coil spring lower mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 22,751 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS spring,lower mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 20,759 miles

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

rear box rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2020 20,756 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear box rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,693 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

OSF brake grabbing slightly,further inspection advised

Rear exhaust system corroded

coil spring corroded Both rear and the OSF spring (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,549 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished

Engine breather pipe split

Rear exhaust system corroded

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 14,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edge 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 12,414 miles

Engine breather pipe split under bonnet.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded and is blowing slightly.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 11,228 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)

Oil breather pipe under bonnet,split.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 9,637 miles

Oil breather pipe split under bonnet.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 8,207 miles

Oil breather under bonnet split.

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 YMA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU58 YMA, 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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VU58 YMA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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