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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both rear shocks corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shocks corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
sump corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
sump corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear bump stops loose
Rear exhaust corroded
Both rear bumpstops loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil filter housing corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil filter housing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ALF 574N is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ALF 574N, 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 ALF 574N registered?
ALF 574N is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.
Is ALF 574N safe to buy?
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