MOT Status
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103,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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reverse lights not working (registered before 1st September 2009)
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
reverse lights not working (registered before 1st September 2009)
Front Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reverse light not working pre 01/09/09
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also top bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also top bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear axle corroded
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))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil level low
oil filter leaking
oil sump corroded and leaking
rear exhaust system deteriorated
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust back box corroded
nearside front wiper blade torn
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
tracking needs checked
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SM09 AXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SM09 AXP, 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 SM09 AXP registered?
SM09 AXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.
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