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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
cracks nearside/offside rear tyres
front exhaust heat shield insecure
heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mountings
surface corrosion rear axle beam/all suspension coil springs
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
cracks nearside/offside rear tyres
front exhaust heat shield insecure
heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mountings
surface corrosion rear axle beam/all suspension coil springs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mounting washers at engine bay/top wings
heavy surface corrosion rear axle beam and front and rear coil springs
Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle beam showing surface corrosion
Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle beam showing surface corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside/offside hand brake outer cables poor in condition
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
surface corrosion in most suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside/offside hand brake outer cables poor in condition
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
surface corrosion in most suspension components
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose both exhaust clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine top cover, fuel pipe and brake pipe covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose both exhaust clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine top cover, fuel pipe and brake pipe covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
tyre size 175/ 65/ 14
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall but not reaching ply or cord
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall but not reaching ply or cord
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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K90 KAM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 K90 KAM, 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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K90 KAM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.
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