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101,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear suspension components have corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rubber mount is perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rubber mount is perished (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bearing unit (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall damage
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe extension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges
offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
slight corrosion to exhaust system
slight corrosion to to rear coil springs
slight damage to offside mirror glass
slight damage to side wall on offside rear tyre
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges
offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
slight corrosion to exhaust system
slight corrosion to to rear coil springs
slight damage to offside mirror glass
slight damage to side wall on offside rear tyre
Both Front Strut Top Mounts Heavy Corroded Not Likly to fail
Offside Front Bumper Damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre Has Sidewall Damage
Rear Exhaust Box corrored (Outter Skin)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Both Front Strut Top Mounts Heavy Corroded Not Likly to fail
Offside Front Bumper Damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre Has Sidewall Damage
Rear Exhaust Box corrored (Outter Skin)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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SH09 MTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SH09 MTV, 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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SH09 MTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.
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