MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Exhaust system heavily deteriorated
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All coil springs corroded
Both headlamp lenses faded/cloudy
Corrosion to exhaust system
Registration plates deteriorated
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
auxilary belt age cracked
both front strut tops corroded
both headlights slightly deteriorated
both rear road springs corroded
both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
exhaust system heavily corroded
slight damage to front and rear numberplates
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
auxilary belt age cracked
both front strut tops corroded
both headlights slightly deteriorated
both rear road springs corroded
both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
exhaust system heavily corroded
slight damage to front and rear numberplates
Exhaust system heavily deteriorated
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded
high rear brake imbalance
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box and centre pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.2mm - worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm - worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
added 1 litre of engine oil before test
exhaust back box and centre pipe corroded
Offside Rear brake effort slightly down
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake effort slightly down
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Coolant leak
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RK59 YBH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 RK59 YBH, 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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RK59 YBH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.
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