MOT Status
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99,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust back box corroaded
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust back box corroaded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has a small tear in the outer layer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has a small tear in the outer layer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Weak handbrake efficiency
Engine Management Light is on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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LX59 WJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 LX59 WJE, 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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LX59 WJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.
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