MOT Status
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69,983 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around centre pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around center pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive cv joint/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around centre pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn around center pin/dowel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop insecure inside spring
Rear axle beam heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle heavily corroded around spring cups
sump heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle heavily corroded around spring cups
sump heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear axle heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle heavily corroded
Sump heavily corroded
both front shock absorbers top mount plates corroded
rear axle corrded
Rear axle starting to corrode
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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K8 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 K8 WBU, 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 K8 WBU registered?
K8 WBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2009.
Is K8 WBU safe to buy?
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