MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Park brake lazy on application
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Park brake lazy on application
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear axle rusty
Rear Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear axle rusty
Rear Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
damage to N/S
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to N/S
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad warning sensor broken
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad warning sensor broken
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Oil leak ()
exhaust system heavily corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing rear section (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system heavily corroded
both rear tyres are perished
rear exhaust system is in poor condition
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MK59 TZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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