MOT Status
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104,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both Brake cable cracked
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both Brake cable cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear hand brake low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both casings split (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear hand brake low
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both casings split (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust skin badly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp missing
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust clamp missing
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
back box corroded
ADVISE, nail in nearside rear tyre.
ADVISE, nearside front tyre perishing.
ADVISE, nearside front wiper blade split at ends.
ADVISE, offside front tyre perishing, also cracking on outer edge.
offside front brake unit binds, recommend investigation
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY59 VDE 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 63.6%.
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 DY59 VDE, 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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DY59 VDE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.
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