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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both insufficient liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm treads 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking on surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking on surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing border line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing border line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition & slight leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & in very poor condition (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & void of tread on edge's (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre's cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & in very poor condition (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & void of tread on edge's (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre's cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Front tyre's worn on edge's
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BJ09 MKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BJ09 MKE, 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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BJ09 MKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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