MOT Status
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80,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring and axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At MOT limit and has a nail in a unrepairable position. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective cat to gearbox mount deteriorated and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
back box deteriorated and clamp missing but ok at test
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside mirror casing damaged
minor exhaust leak
nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors starting to perish
nearside rear light lens cracked
offside mirror casing broken
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded - no leaks - clamp missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors starting to perish
nearside rear light lens cracked
offside mirror casing broken
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded - no leaks - clamp missing
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded, ok at time of test.
Front wipers smeary
Rear silencer has an exhaust blow
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front wipers smeary
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on the edges
Rear silencer has an exhaust blow
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/F obligatory mirror housing damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
O/F obligatory mirror housing damaged
O/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG09 XXA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HG09 XXA, 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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HG09 XXA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2009.
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