MOT Status
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105,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner brake caliper lock pin incorrect (r) pin not fitted
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount spinning, doesn't appear to be full tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also attached sub frame extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low up/down adjuster is missing (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside both have low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also attached sub frame extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded at back box and worn flexy pipe
back box correded
Exhaust back box corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR light lens cracked
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSR light lens cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK59 FYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MK59 FYJ, 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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MK59 FYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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