MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil sweat from gearbox area
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil sweat from gearbox area
n\s front driveshaft oil seal area oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cables outers compiling. (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Box insecure at "U" clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing beam axle. Generally. Nearside spring pan holed and incomplete. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cables outers compiling. (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal slight leak
Offside Front driveshaft oil seal slight leak
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise minor brake bind nearside front
advise rear exhaust blow
advise rusting to rear spring seats
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise minor brake bind nearside front
advise rear exhaust blow
advise rusting to rear spring seats
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak sump porous and gearbox oil seal ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak sump porous and gearbox oil seal ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both Front tyre valves perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ehx corroded outter skin
exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL59 JDZ 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 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 SL59 JDZ, 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 SL59 JDZ registered?
SL59 JDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.
Is SL59 JDZ safe to buy?
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