MOT Status
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77,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle underside in all areas heavily covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Engine bay, underbody and multiple components covered in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central section slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front coil springs incorrectly seated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both exhaust clamps missing - exhaust still secure
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine sump and oil filter slightly porous
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front most and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion to casings of both rear shock absorbers
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both exhaust clamps missing - exhaust still secure
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine sump and oil filter slightly porous
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front most and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion to casings of both rear shock absorbers
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust braket corroded at front
exhaust clamp missing at rear
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust braket corroded at front
exhaust clamp missing at rear
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST09 DMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DMV, 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 DMV registered?
ST09 DMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2009.
Is ST09 DMV safe to buy?
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