MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
A/C pipe leaking fluid
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen scuttle support panel heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen scuttle support panel heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear "axle" corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen scuttle support panel heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear "axle" corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen scuttle support panel heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen scuttle support panel heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres perishing within tread
Windscreen scuttle support panel corroded
All 4 tyres deteriorated but not exposing ply/cords at time of test
Front Wiper blades slow to clear screen
Internal headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamp aim
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All 4 tyres deteriorated but not exposing ply/cords at time of test
Front Wiper blades slow to clear screen
Internal headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamp aim
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All 4 tyre valves perished
Both front tyres perishing within tread
Windscreen has damage greater than 40mm in remaining swept area but not materially affecting the drivers view.
Centre to rear exhaust section clamp heavily corroded.
Coolant leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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AY09 DWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AY09 DWC, 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 AY09 DWC registered?
AY09 DWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2009.
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