MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust back box outer case corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box outer case corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front exhaust clamp missing but still secure
Front exhaust flexi pipe broken
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside seat back inoperable
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust clamp missing but still secure
Front exhaust flexi pipe broken
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside seat back inoperable
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust outer skin missing on back box
nearside rear handbrake bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust outer skin missing on back box
nearside rear handbrake bracket broken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside and nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine oil below minimum
Front exhaust support bracket broken away
Nearside Front driveshaft inner seal leaking
Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box slightly corroded
All 4 tyres showing signs of cracking in tread areas.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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ST09 APY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ST09 APY, 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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ST09 APY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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