MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake little reserve travel
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine sump pan rusted/leaking oil
nearside rear park brake cable bracket broken away
offside rear park brake cable deteriorated
rear axle heavily rusted
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine sump pan rusted/leaking oil
nearside rear park brake cable bracket broken away
offside rear park brake cable deteriorated
rear axle heavily rusted
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Complete exhaust system very rusty, near failure.
Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers very perished likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking plus stud missing / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat reclining handle broken off. Cannot access rear
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Clutch hydraulic fluid level on minimum line
Complete exhaust system very rusty, near failure.
Engine coolant level below minimum line
Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers very perished likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking plus stud missing / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub frame bracket loose, in wheel arch
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat reclining handle broken off. Cannot access rear
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread anf rear (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust slightly dseteriorated
Nearside Handbrake cable support bracket broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Handbrake cable support bracket broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavy surface corrosion to rear brake and suspension components
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Heavy surface corrosion to rear brake and suspension components
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FV09 JAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FV09 JAU, 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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FV09 JAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.
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