MOT Status
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89,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
clutch pedal bush worn
condition of wiper blades
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
clutch pedal bush worn
condition of wiper blades
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
action of clutch pedal
misfire on engine
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
action of clutch pedal
misfire on engine
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre soft ()
Offside Front large splits inner tyre wall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre soft ()
Nearside Front large splits inner tyre wall
Offside Front large splits inner tyre wall
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AB03 GBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AB03 GBO, 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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AB03 GBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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