MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Threaded part under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Strut top mount has play
Rear Axle Corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and baffles collapsed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Threaded part under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Strut top mount has play
Rear Axle Corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber detached.
Front Both Tyres outer sidewall has cuts
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre has cracks
exhaust back box corroded
gearbox has oil misting
sump corroded
under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
cut in nearside front tyre on outer wall not to cords.
n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit
o/s rear tyre cracking in tread near excessive
rear exhaust box and front flexy pipe slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE59 BNY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DE59 BNY, 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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DE59 BNY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.
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