MOT Status
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125,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm worn on edge cant see cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe paint bubbling corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shocker corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears pipes corroded been unseal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear hand brake travel
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe paint bubbling corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shocker corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears pipes corroded been unseal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear hand brake travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SL09 RXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SL09 RXU, 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 SL09 RXU registered?
SL09 RXU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.
Is SL09 RXU safe to buy?
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