MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER SIDE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES INC REAR AXEL
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF/OSR ON OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER SIDE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES INC REAR AXEL
EXHAUST CORRODED
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front SHOK ABSORBER CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front SHOK ABSORBER CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess
Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe on test (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle corrosion req in depth assessment
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SH59 HLP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SH59 HLP, 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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SH59 HLP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.
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