MOT Status
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139,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres badly split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear axle corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear brake pipe/cable supports corroding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle/spring supports corroding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Alternator belt cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Alternator belt cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN TREAD - 195 45 16 84V XL
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges
damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
exhaust rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J88 DPR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 J88 DPR, 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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What year was J88 DPR registered?
J88 DPR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.
Is J88 DPR safe to buy?
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