MOT Status
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114,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear axle has surface rust
Rear axle has surface rust
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
* Heavy wear in rear shock absorber top bush, will need attention soon *
Front exhaust bracket cracked and flexi-pipe damaged
Heavy corrosion on rear silencer
Nearside Parking bracket insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broke
Rear exhaust box corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on rear axle beam
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY09 SMO 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 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OY09 SMO, 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 OY09 SMO registered?
OY09 SMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.
Is OY09 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY09 SMO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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