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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside handbrake cablr bracket corroded through
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside handbrake cablr bracket corroded through
exhaust clamp rotted off front pipe
rear exhaust box skinning
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flexible blowing leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstuction centre view ()
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut /chunk damaged(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak corroded worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak worn weak(strut leaking severe (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flexible blowing leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstuction centre view ()
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut /chunk damaged(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak corroded worn (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
rear axel rusty
wax oil to chassis to floor
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
rear axel rusty
wax oil to chassis to floor
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front SENSOR WIRE LOSE NO WARNING LIGHT SHOWING
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front slight play in top strut
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFF SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusting
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working wrong bulb (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
nearside rear brake slightly binding
rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre perished
nearside rear brake slightly binding
rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling
Offside front tyre waring close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD59 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SD59 ZWS, 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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SD59 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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