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134,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box join to centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box join (middle heavily corroded) (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak near sump ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wiper smearing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DK59 YTW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DK59 YTW, 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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DK59 YTW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.
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