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JA58 VKY

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,648 mi
Last recorded37,648 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 VKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 37,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 31,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,192 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,634 miles

Offside Rear inner face of brake disc poor

leak from washer tank

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,339 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inner faces of brake discs poor

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 13,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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JA58 VKY is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 29,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JA58 VKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JA58 VKY?

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What year was JA58 VKY registered?

JA58 VKY is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is JA58 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA58 VKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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