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Front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge of tread
Rear exhaust box outer shield corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.
Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & parking permit ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & parking permit ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking away
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working NO WATER (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking away
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
exhaust back box corroded
both front tyres tread low
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MF09 YHG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.
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