MOT Status
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83,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joinery (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front ex pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil leak n/s/f
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust system, front flexible section deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust system, front flexible section deteriorated.
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust system, front flexi joint deteriorated.
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust system, front flexi joint deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
several warning lamps "glowing" on dashboard.
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
several warning lamps "glowing" on dashboard.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust bracket deteriorated.
o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust bracket deteriorated.
o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
noise from o/s/r. brake.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wall cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FD09 SXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD09 SXZ, 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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FD09 SXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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