MOT Status
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92,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre bolt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ribbed belt perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, wearing out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, wearing out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil level low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all 4 coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper splitting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper splitting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
backbox outerskin corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
backbox outerskin corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 VBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VBT, 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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What year was FV09 VBT registered?
FV09 VBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2009.
Is FV09 VBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV09 VBT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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