MOT Status
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
front brake hoses swollen
front coil springs corroded
front suspension arm rear bushes worn
handbrake level high
nearside rear shock damp and has top bush worn
offside front top shock mount cup corroded
offside rear parking brake performance lagging
rear axle corroded
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in offside front drop link
both front and both rear coil springs corroded
both front suspension arm rear bushes worn
both front top shock mounts corroded and have play
both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
exhaust corroded
front brake hoses swollen
front discs and pads worn
handbrake performance just within limits
nearside rear shock damp and has a worn bush
rear axle corroded
vehicle pulling to left
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front and both rear coil springs corroded
both front suspension arm rear bushes worn
both front top shock mounts corroded and have play
both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
exhaust corroded
front brake hoses swollen
front discs and pads worn
handbrake performance just within limits
nearside rear shock damp and has a worn bush
rear axle corroded
vehicle pulling to left
brake hoses swollen
exhaust corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
front top shock mounts corroded
rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
front brake hoses are starting to corrode and swell
front top shock mounts corroded
noise from suspension
rear axle corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
front brake hoses are starting to corrode and swell
front top shock mounts corroded
noise from suspension
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA09 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2009.
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