MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded
Offside Rear shocker casing corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant leak ()
all coil springs corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
all coil springs corroded
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber burst (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front top strut retaining washer heavily corroded
oil leak around rear top and bottom of engine
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front top strut retaining washer heavily corroded
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
oil leak around rear top and bottom of engine
rear axle corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate
rear wiper blade torn
slight damage to offside front wheel rim
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH09 MZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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