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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop loose.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
small chip windscreen 'A' zone
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
rear silencer corroded and weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded, weak and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded, weak and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded,weak and leaking from silencer and joint ((replacement advised) (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust rear silencer corroded getting weak and blowing slightly
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust rear silencer corroded getting weak and blowing slightly
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pads wearing thin (replacment recommended)
nearside front tyre on legal limit
offside front tyre close to limit and sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HW09 GLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 HW09 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.
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