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Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts retaining nuts and washer corroding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front shock absorber damp / staining just acceptable / recommend replacement
Nearside number plate lamp dim
Offside Front chassis rail corroding
Offside Rear tyre perishing / getting close to wear indicators / nail in tyre recommend replacement
Offside chassis rail / floor corroding slightly
Offside parking brake efficiency low / recommend attention
Offside windscreen washer aim poor
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion beam axle / lower spring mounts / partly covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake drums and back plates corroding
Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting
Rear nearside and offside brake hoses collars corroded recommend replacement
clutch reservoir mount broken / insecure
handbrake cable supports corroding
oil sump corroding
oil top up before test
parking brake efficiency just met requirements 16% / recommend attention
steering rack tie rods corroding
Clutch fluid reservoir not secured
Engine oil sump pan corroding
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front N/S & O/S bumper supports corroding
Front N/S & O/S hub components corroding
Front N/S & O/S top suspension mount retaining washers and nuts corroding
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front wipers juddering
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and getting close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle beam and mounts corroding
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear N/S & O/S brake drums and back plates corroding
Rear N/S & O/S brake hose collars corroding
Rear N/S & O/S handbrake support brackets corroding
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under body partly covered with underseal
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint corroding (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Clutch fluid reservoir not secured
Engine oil level on Min -- Oil sump pan corroding
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front N/S & O/S brake discs pitted / corroding and worn --- Pads getting low
Front N/S & O/S bumper supports corroding
Front N/S & O/S hub components corroding
Front N/S & O/S top suspension mount retaining washers and nuts corroding
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S-- chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Washer aim poor
Front Wipers juddering
N/S & O/S rear handbrake cable support brackets corroding.
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency lower .
Offside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating / corroding
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt and shock absorber mount, partly covered with trim and underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and getting close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Corrosion rear axle beam and mounts.
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S spring mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear N/S & O/S brake drums and back plates corroding
Rear N/S & O/S brake hose collars corroding
Rear N/S & O/S shock absorber casings corroding
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Under body partly covered with underseal
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed before test ()
Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush starting to perish/separate (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed before test ()
Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush starting to perish/separate (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing
Oil leak ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp broken front (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken rear (7.1.1)
Backbox outer skin corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust rusted
exhaust rear box corroded
front brake pads getting low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV59 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DV59 VGA, 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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DV59 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.
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