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55,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front both front strut securing nuts corroded and washer plates.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened just passes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also top locking nut and washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also top locking nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes , suggest having this replaced asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both upper strut washers and nuts corroded, just passing
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both upper mc pherson struts washer and nuts corroded. suggest having these replaced.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both upper mc pherson struts washer and nuts corroded. suggest having these replaced.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front both upper strut mounts securing nuts corroded, just passing
Front wipers hit against each other, suggest having wipers checked.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened is part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front both upper strut mounts securing nuts corroded, just passing
Front wipers hit against each other, suggest having wipers checked.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively just passes (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened just passes, is part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust clamps are missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front top strut nut corroded, strongly suggest having this replaced
Front both top strut mounts corroded, suggest having these replaced asap
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim just passes (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but no cord showing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front signs of brake overheat suggest having the brakes serviced
Rear brake application just passes
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
objects removed from drivers view
offside front discs signs of overheat, suggest having brakes serviced
slight tears on nearside wiper
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SD09 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SD09 CAO, 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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SD09 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2009.
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