MOT Status
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85,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces , heavy corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking and badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil just registering on dipstick
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, rear bush pulled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 38% (1.2.1 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces , heavy corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking and badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm , rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil just registering on dipstick
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears, and N/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Various exhaust clamps missing
Front Exhaust mounting defective at cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion setting in underneath
covers fitted obstructing view
front exhaust flexy & mounting deteriorated
handbrake cable corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion setting in underneath
covers fitted obstructing view
engine oil low
front exhaust flexy & mounting deteriorated
handbrake cable corroded
non standard headlight bulbs fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant leak
exhaust deterorated middle and rear
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has deep cracking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front rim has buckle to inner bead
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant below min
coolant leak
exhaust deterorated middle and rear
oil below min
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
nearside inner cv gaiter has misting of oil around it
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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OV09 EJN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OV09 EJN, 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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OV09 EJN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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