MOT Status
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170,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective doesn't lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than one place but at all joins (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
battery loose but wont fall from carrier
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe axle corodet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rood arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe axle corodet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear crash bar bent and damaged behind bumper
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear crash bar bent and damaged behind bumper
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner and outer parts of tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate with dirt ingress (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner and outer parts of tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate with dirt ingress (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 VCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?
FV09 VCA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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