MOT Status
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117,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear axle corroded
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no ajuster (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front both shocker mounts corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broke but lamp secure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow from system being insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp damaged due to being hit (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Very dirty (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front both shocker mounts corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp bottom bracket broke but lamp secure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
OIL AND COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine cooling fan running all the time [not mot item but recommend further investigation]
engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 82v (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine cooling fan running all the time [not mot item but recommend further investigation]
engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer of exhaust badly corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor weeping grease
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer of exhaust badly corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY09 UUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 DY09 UUZ, 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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DY09 UUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.
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