MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front radiator fan seized.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust clamp missing
Rear exhaust rusty
Front engine sump corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear axle has excessive corrosion but not effecting its performance
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear rear axle has excessive corrosion but not effecting its performance
Front strut top mounting caps are heavily corroded.
O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.
Oil filter is rusty.
Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Rear exhaust is corroded.
Rear sub-frame is corroding.
Some marking on front screen.
Sump is corroded & leaking.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front strut top mounting caps are heavily corroded.
O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.
Oil filter is rusty.
Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Rear exhaust is corroded.
Rear sub-frame is corroding.
Some marking on front screen.
Sump is corroded & leaking.
Bonnet stay attachment bracket is broken.
Front strut top mounting plates under bonnet are corroding.
Sump is corroded & leaking.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER EFFICIENCY NOT CHECKED DUE TO LACK OF WASHERS (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet stay attachment bracket is broken.
Front strut top mounting plates under bonnet are corroding.
Oil filter is very rusty.
Sump is corroded & leaking.
Oil leak from engine sump
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Oil leak from engine sump
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust back box corroded
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CU09 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 CU09 MRO, 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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CU09 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2009.
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