MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Surface rust under-side of chassis
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Surface rust under-side of chassis
Covers fitted
Engine oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle fractured rear axle excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion on chassis and suspension componants
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall and tread splitting and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Both bump stops missing
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stub Axle complete frame (Corroded)
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock Absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Damaged/Split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stub Axle complete frame (Corroded)
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock Absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
underside corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
underside corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
ofside rear bump stop insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise rear exhaust box corroded
n/s/f brake been binding
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL09 VMM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.
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