MOT Status
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78,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak from bleeder
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Coolant leak from bleeder
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear exhaust back box poor condition
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear rear exhaust back box poor condition
Coolant leak above gearbox and possible water pump noise ()
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
temporary type fuel cap fitted but sealing type
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/ small deep cut (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front track control arm rear bush deteriorated it is not allowing excessive movement
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front track control arm rear bush deteriorated it is not allowing excessive movement
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources hanging down inside rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle coil spring seats corroded and o/s/r bump stop insecure inside coil spring
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not tightening or locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources hanging down inside rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle coil spring seats corroded and o/s/r bump stop insecure inside coil spring
rear coil springs corroded
rear spring cups (axle) corroded
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective mounting excessively corroded (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
rear coil springs corroded
rear spring cups (axle) corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust back box corroded..
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MA09 VCU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MA09 VCU, 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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MA09 VCU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.
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