MOT Status
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85,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame & anti roll bar & break pipe (6.2.2 (d) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,AXLE !!!!!-AGE ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,AXLE !!!!!-AGE ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
195/50/15 X 4..
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF LOWER-REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED EFFORT-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
195/50/15 X 4..
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF LOWER-REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED EFFORT-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1 bulb inop on high level brake light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake hose slightly kinked
light corrosion on back box
slight corrosion back box
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ09 HPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 PJ09 HPL, 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 PJ09 HPL registered?
PJ09 HPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2009.
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