MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split, gases not going to the end (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))
Underbody corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
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MK09 YRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 MK09 YRO, 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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MK09 YRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.
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