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64,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crackt (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
n/s/o/s rear coil springs corroded
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crackt (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
n/s/o/s rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated
Exhaust front mounting bracket broken.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light inoperative/disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MV09 TAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TAU, 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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What year was MV09 TAU registered?
MV09 TAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.
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