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WG58 GDU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,396 mi
Last recorded65,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 GDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 59,563 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 59,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,854 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,854 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advised to have replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advised to have replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,241 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 41,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 41,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,823 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 38,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,948 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE UPPER (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,979 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 28,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,895 miles

Rear exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,812 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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WG58 GDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG58 GDU, 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 WG58 GDU registered?

WG58 GDU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is WG58 GDU safe to buy?

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