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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axel corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle has onset of corrosion
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak Slight evidence in lower corner of radiator
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive evidence from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust rear section deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside lower corner of radiator has a slight coolant leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust rear section deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside lower corner of radiator has a slight coolant leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak Nearside lower corner of radiator
Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak - radiator
Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated due to corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorating
rear silencer deteriorating
exhaust rear box rusting
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO09 HZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AO09 HZC, 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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AO09 HZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2009.
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