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SH59 THZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 THZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,832 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,451 miles

Nearside Front slight play at rack end

sump pourous

Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,451 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play at rack end

sump pourous

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,715 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi and clamps (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,926 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX COVER CORRODED

EXHAUST BRACKET AT FRONT PIPE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70-80% WORN

N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

REG PLATES MARKED

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,701 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SH59 THZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SH59 THZ, 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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What year was SH59 THZ registered?

SH59 THZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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