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114,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre poor condition
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet prop missing
front headlights cloudy (need a polish)
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached fixing bolt faulty (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear wiper blade missing.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear wiper blade missing.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle saddle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axel corroded
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corrodded
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corrodded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pipe flexi section detiorating
Oil leak
rear silencer detiorating
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO59 DHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RO59 DHY, 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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RO59 DHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.
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