MOT Status
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113,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
front lower rear suspension arms bushes slightly worn
front tyres close to limit
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front lower rear suspension arms bushes slightly worn
front tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear beam axle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear beam axle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brakes slight imbalance
general corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls
Item moved from drivers view prior to test
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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540 CCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 540 CCY, 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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540 CCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.
Is 540 CCY safe to buy?
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