MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear axle corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear axle corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hand brake reaching end of travel
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hangers broken, leaks , (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hand brake reaching end of travel
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system is deteriorated
Front and rear suspension component are corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak from sump but not excessive
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system is deteriorated
Front and rear suspension component are corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Noise from offside front suspension
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak from sump but not excessive
Exhaust system front flexi pipe deteriorated
Knocking noise from offside front suspension
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle and suspension components are corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle and coil springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle and coil springs corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps rotten (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm approx. and inner edge bald, also soft (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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ST09 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.
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