MOT Status
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108,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA09 TCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SA09 TCJ, 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 SA09 TCJ registered?
SA09 TCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.
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