MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Front brake axle imbalance - Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Handbrake lever is reaching the minimum reserve travel; indicating that the rear brakes require inspecting and adjusting
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil leak at gearbox: possibility of seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previous repair carried out at coil spring seat - covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer drivers door handle deteriorated; door can still be readily opened and closed
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both handbrake cables have been secured onto rear axle by cable ties - currently secure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Front brake axle imbalance - Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Handbrake lever is reaching the minimum reserve travel; indicating that the rear brakes require inspecting and adjusting
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil leak at gearbox: possibility of seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previous repair carried out at coil spring seat - covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer drivers door handle deteriorated; door can still be readily opened and closed
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both handbrake cables have been secured onto rear axle by cable ties - currently secure
Front bumper damaged
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper damaged
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure
Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Inner Trackrod Slight Play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Trackrod Slight play
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured Part of Axle where spring sits excessively Corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Inner Trackrod Slight Play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Trackrod Slight play
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both Rear Number Plate Bulbs Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front door mirror cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyres cracking in treads
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front door mirror cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres cracking in treads
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer washer jet not working properly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear silencer outer skin peeling off
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak sump corroded ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SO09 BYN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SO09 BYN, 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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SO09 BYN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2009.
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