MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear chassis covered in underseal in parts
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and back (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front evidence of the tyre fouling the inner wheel arch liner, however does not foul at time of test
Offside Front undersill has corrosion, however not considered excessive
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
pad sensor warning light on?
Brake pad warning light on.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad warning light on.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16c (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
spare tyre worn low
spare tyre worn low
door open light on
front tyres outer side walls and outer edges deteriorated
very slight oil leak around sump
Oil leak
slight play in front propshaft 2nd joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
slight play in front propshaft 2nd joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY09 FBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY09 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KY09 FBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2009.
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