MOT Status
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136,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake hose twisted
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake hose twisted
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/F and O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from flexi and rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification been welded and this is not allowed. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from flexi and rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification been welded and this is not allowed. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting point on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust deteriorating
both front wipers have a slight streak in operation
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear nail/screw in tyre
Offside Rear wheel has slight resistance to rotation
Rear exhaust deteriorating
both front wipers have a slight streak in operation
o/s/r and o/s/f tyre cracking
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY59 YCP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AY59 YCP, 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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AY59 YCP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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