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73,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Triangle 195/45 ZR16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle beam corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle beam corroded
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front suspension arm pin or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom of spring and rear axle has slight corrosion
exhaust back box external casing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear tyre flat when presented for test
Offside Rear unrepairable puncture 195/4516
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES ,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.
N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES ,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.
N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
front wiper blades split
rear tyres cracking slightly across tread
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU59 LWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GU59 LWN, 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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GU59 LWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.
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