MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front/Centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Pan Corroded And Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Brake valve leaking N/s/r Wheel Cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame likely to fail Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Pan Corroded And Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated.
Offside front tyre starting to perish.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight oil leak from filter
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
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SM09 EAK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 EAK, 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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SM09 EAK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.
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