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Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank heat shield corroded , poor condition
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
dash board dim red light battery and central lock
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fan belt starting to crack
Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
both front & o/s/r tyre valves perishing badly
front brake discs starting to corrode
front wipers slow to clear
n/s/f & rear wheels buckled
n/s/f drive shaft gaitor slightly leaking
n/s/f indicator starting to deteriorate
o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall & wearing smooth , bold on edges
slight blow from joint between centre pipe & rear box
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp fuel cap fitted not sealing as req (7.2.4b)
both front & o/s/r tyre valves perishing badly
front brake discs starting to corrode
front wipers slow to clear
n/s/f & rear wheels buckled
n/s/f drive shaft gaitor slightly leaking
n/s/f indicator starting to deteriorate
o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall & wearing smooth , bold on edges
slight blow from joint between centre pipe & rear box
fuel cap not original
n/s/f wheel buckled
o/s/f tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
fuel cap not original
n/s/f wheel buckled
o/s/f tyre perished
play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust braket broken
nearside hand brake cable braket broken
rear exhaust box weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
exhaust system rusty
handbrake bracket broken
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine has low oil level
gearbox has oil leak nearside
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MV09 SXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MV09 SXL, 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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MV09 SXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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