MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Clutch pedal has a lot of side movement.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Front exhaust flexi damaged.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear bushes perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken. (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Front exhaust flexi damaged.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear bushes perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake, little travel remaining when applied
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to circa 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge circa 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre on limit advise replacement
o/s/r tyre on wear bars advise replacement
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
centre rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded and rear joint clamp missing
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside outer pad (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
centre rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded and rear joint clamp missing
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust badly corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust poor
Oil leak
Rear exhaust poor
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake pads getting low
rear exhaust box corroding
slight lip front brake discs
front brake pads getting low
rear exhaust box corroding
slight lip front brake discs
rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s rear tyre very close to legal limit
rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating
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CE09 LKN 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 61.9%.
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 CE09 LKN, 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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CE09 LKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.
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