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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side light bulb incorrectly fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side light bulb incorrectly fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear springs and axle beam corroded.
Coil spring corroded ALL. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust support insecure/corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Fog light inoperative.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle beam corroded.
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust support insecure/corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Fog light inoperative.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle beam corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner sidelight brighter than outer one
Offside handbrake weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner sidelight brighter than outer one
Offside handbrake weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner brighter than outer one
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner brighter than outer one
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Nearside Rear bump stop insecure
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear bump stop insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper shock rubber bush worn excessively not on fail list as told by D.V.S.A P&A
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper shock rubber bush worn excessively not on fail list as told by D.V.S.A P&A
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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GJ09 FVY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown 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 GJ09 FVY, 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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GJ09 FVY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.
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