MOT Status
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90,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also needs a silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear tyre age cracked
Offside Rear tyre age cracked
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear tyre age cracked
Offside Rear tyre age cracked
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arms rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/Side & N/Side front & rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip not secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip not secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush worn (2.7.4)
Front discs corroded
Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy
OIL ON MINIMUM
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LW09 DOG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 LW09 DOG, 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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LW09 DOG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.
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