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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front support mounts connected to cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Reverse lamp not working.
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Support corroded away. (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front support mounts connected to cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reverse lamp not working.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust and rear subframe corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust and rear subframe corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion in underbody, rear subframe,exhaust etc
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion in underbody, rear subframe,exhaust etc
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front suspension legs appear rusted at upper supports
front suspension legs appear rusted at upper supports
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust clamp corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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CA09 LUF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 CA09 LUF, 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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CA09 LUF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.
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