MOT Status
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90,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil breather pipe split
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside parking brake efficiency low
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Near side and off side hand brake cables outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Near side and off side hand brake cables outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust backbox peeling due to corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top bolts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust backbox peeling due to corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top bolts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded both side fronts (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both side rears (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust box corroded and top skin peelling off
coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f wiper blade one side split
rear exhaust box heavy corrosion and top skin coming off
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL09 TNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TNJ, 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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SL09 TNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.
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