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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle slightly corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
backbox corroded
both front tyres on 3.0mm
o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm
o/s/r tyre perished
backbox corroded
n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
backbox corroded
n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm
o/s/r tyre perished
nsr tyre perished and 2mm
rear exhaust box spit and blowing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine oil toppedup with 2ltrs 5w/30
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL09 FRN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PL09 FRN, 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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PL09 FRN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2009.
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