MOT Status
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129,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s, rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join (6.1.2 (a))
o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil level on min
Nearside Parking brake cable mount broken
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s, rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join (6.1.2 (a))
o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine breather hose slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake cable attachment bracket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak Seepage from radiator. ()
Engine breather hose deteriorated & has a seepage of oil.
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Nearside Parking brake attachment bracket broken, but still adequately supported.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive wear. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak Seepage from radiator. ()
Coolant level low.
Engine breather hose deteriorated & has a seepage of oil.
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake attachment bracket broken, but still adequately supported.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine covered
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine covered
Offside Rear coil spring bump stop broken
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring bump stop broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF09 KAE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2009.
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