MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear wiper blade damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing and main retaining washer under bonnet corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inop.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear wiper blade damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing and main retaining washer under bonnet corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inop.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
reverse gear worn
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
reverse gear worn
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine sump corroded
Exhaust FLEXI section damaged
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Corroded (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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SH09 YGE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.
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