MOT Status
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87,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joining clamp not clamping the joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump perished (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Engine and trans oil leaks
N/S/F wishbone rear bush worn and split
N/S/R light lense contaminated with water
O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
rear axle corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Engine and trans oil leaks
N/S/F wishbone rear bush worn and split
N/S/R light lense contaminated with water
O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
age related corrosion to rear suspension
n.s handbrake cable bracket broken
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
age related corrosion to rear suspension
n.s handbrake cable bracket broken
o/s front wishbone rear bush parting
front no plate fading
o/s/f bottom ball joint gauiter damaged
o/s/f wishbone rear bush deterating and worn
front no/plate fading
n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken
n/s rear suspension bump stop adrift
slight movement in n/s front suspension leg top mount
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front wishbone rear bushes parting
exhaust system deteriorated front flexi rear silencer rear clamp
front no/plate fading
n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken
n/s rear suspension bump stop adrift
slight movement in n/s front suspension leg top mount
drivers seat tilt mechanism defective
engine sump corroded and leaking
n/s rear suspension incomplete
rear exhaust silencer corroded
O/S/R tyre starting to get low in tread wearing on edges and under inflated
engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil
front exhaust bracket broken
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
transmission oil leak
both front tyres starting to get low in tread and cracking in treads
child seats fitted
marks in n/s of windscreen
rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated and slightly blowing
front brake pads apear low
rear exaust corroded and weak
slight movement in n/s/f upper strut top mounting
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF09 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MF09 BYT, 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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MF09 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.
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