MOT Status
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82,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and shocks corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
centre exhaust corroded
rear axle beam corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and shocks corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
centre exhaust corroded
rear axle beam corroded
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Axle rusty
Front top suspension mounts rusty.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle rusty
Exhaust system rusty
General surface rust underneath vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from n/s driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator damp
Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust system rusty
General surface rust underneath vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from n/s driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator damp
Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush deteriorated.
Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Seepage from radiator
Rear exhaust silencer and clamp deteriorated
Rear tyres perished
signs of coolant leak from radiator
Rear tyres perished
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
signs of coolant leak from radiator
rear exhaust silencer and bracket deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HJ59 YLS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HJ59 YLS, 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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HJ59 YLS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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