MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.
Front Inner Front inner brake pads not visible to determine condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.
Front Inner Front inner brake pads not visible to determine condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust rear section corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD59 ZYO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ZYO, 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 ZYO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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