MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advise clutch pedal anti slip device missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger front seat tilt handle broken DANGEROUS
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill area corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advise clutch pedal anti slip device missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger front seat tilt handle broken DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front passenger seat tilt handle missing not allowing access to rear
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear wiper-blade defective
coolant level close to limit
Nearside Front passenger seat tilt handle missing not allowing access to rear
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak from sump ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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AY09 XCX 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 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 XCX, 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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AY09 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.
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