MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
parking brake lever has increased travel
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
parking brake lever has increased travel
Coolant leak radiator has a slight leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp for mid section to backbox has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating
Nearside Rear brake pipe swelling under plastic coating
Offside Rear brake pipe swelling under plastic coating
exhaust corroded and front exhaust hanger broken system still secure
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
exhaust rear box outer casing slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
condensation in nearside rear light unit
Condensation in nearside rear light unit
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Condensation in nearside rear light unit
back box corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust corroded at rear
exhaust corroded at rear
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL09 FTC 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 70%.
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 FTC, 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 PL09 FTC registered?
PL09 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.
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