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Front shock absorbers and springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold pins missing/loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
1 ltr oil added to engine before carrying out emission test
Exhaust flexi in poor condition
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front shock absorbers and springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust flexi in poor condition
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front shock absorbers and springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge 195/50/15
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust flexi in poor condition
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front shock absorbers and springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge 195/50/15
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Reverse light not working
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Ltrs oil added to engine before carrying out emission test
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Offside Rear Bump stop damaged and detached from chassis
Rear springs sand shock absorbers corroded
Reverse light not working
Rear axle and springs corroded
Reverse light not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear axle and springs corroded
Reverse light not working
2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Reverse light not working
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Reverse light not working
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2ltrs engine oil added before carrying out emissions test
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box in poor condition
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion exhaust box outer skin. (6.1.C.1)
Inner wheel arch covers fitted.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge also cracking by treads. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking by treads.
Nearside washer jet 1/3 blocked.
Offside Rear tyre cracking by treads.
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust rear box slightly corroded but not blowing
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DS09 XTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DS09 XTC, 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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DS09 XTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.
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