MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive light unit fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
rear exhaust box corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
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ST09 MSO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?
ST09 MSO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2009.
Is ST09 MSO safe to buy?
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