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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front strong advise smooth and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front strong advise smooth and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
back box outer skin corroded
exhaust bracket snapped on mani cat (still supported)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
back box outer skin corroded
exhaust bracket snapped on mani cat (still supported)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r brake hose insecure
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
engine cover fitted
exhaust box deteriorated
front exhaust bracket broke
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and nearside rear wheels, inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and flaking off
front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit, recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and nearside rear wheels, inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and flaking off
front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaitor seeping from clip
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaitor seeping from clip
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing both edges badly and also perished.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front normal blades (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface where pads gone metal to metal (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing both edges badly and also perished.
Rear back box rusty but not holed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear back box rusty but not holed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
rear exhaust deterioated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
rear exhaust deterioated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HW09 EJX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HW09 EJX, 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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HW09 EJX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.
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