MOT Status
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear bumper damaged
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock slight noise
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Window being left in a lower position is not correct as you are still opening the latch from inside the car (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock slight noise
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear axle beam corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear axle beam corroded
rear exhaust box 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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle beam corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle beam corroded
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear exhaust box starting to corrode
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear exhaust box starting to corrode
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre slightly perished
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO09 XWA 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 AO09 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.
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