MOT Status
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72,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle n/s spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle o/s spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle n/s spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axel corroded
exhaust 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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front exhaust bracket broken
slight blow from front exhaust pipe
undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
nearside front steering rack arm worn possible reason for clunking from steering
slight blow from front exhaust pipe
Brake pipe covers fitted
Slight play from exhaust
exhaust back box slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s wiper bent (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Exhaust tailbox slightly deterioted !
Rear exhaust clamp slightly deterioted !
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST09 DMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DMO, 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 ST09 DMO registered?
ST09 DMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2009.
Is ST09 DMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST09 DMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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