MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
windscreen chipped
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer broken (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
windscreen chipped
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gear box oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil sump corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear EXHAUST SKIN CORRODED
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear EXHAUST SKIN CORRODED
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Steering pivot point has slight play lower column (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 80v (4.1.D.1a)
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Steering pivot point has slight play lower column (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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DG59 FWE 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 DG59 FWE, 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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DG59 FWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.
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