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Exhaust box and pipe corroded at rear
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothe sides out of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavily corroded both sides of axle/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust box and pipe corroded at rear
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothe sides out of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavily corroded both sides of axle/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, part of axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust box and clamp corroded.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ spring seat mounting cups corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()
Rear Exhaust box corroded,
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust box corroded,
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust box corroded,
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded,
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of on Both Sides, (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust Box Corroded but safe,
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both around sidewall and tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE59 LYD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 FE59 LYD, 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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FE59 LYD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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