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130,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
rear subframe undersealed
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
rear subframe undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tie rod has excessive play
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tie rod has excessive play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible section (8.2.1.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has play
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken
Rear Axel corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has play
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken
Rear Axel corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Hand brake mounting broken
Nearside Rear Suspension spring bump stop broken
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Hand brake mounting broken
Nearside Rear Suspension spring bump stop broken
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres 3mm
n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough
parking brake low reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cut in o/s/r tyre tread
front wipers smear slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY59 YDG 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 AY59 YDG, 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 AY59 YDG registered?
AY59 YDG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.
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