MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Mounting bolt not secured (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Reverse lights not working
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount damaged but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad retaining pin has incorrect clip
Offside Rear Brake system has been modified, no flexi hose fitted
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively & N/S/R Binding (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively & N/S/R Binding (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear bump stop insecure
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bump stop insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch pedal insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
Front pipe mounting bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear axle corroded
Rear bump stops broken
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front and rear number plates in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear axle corroded
Slight bind on front brakes
Clutch pedal insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front and rear number plates in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear axle corroded
Slight bind on front brakes
Clutch pedal insecure
Rear wiper blade torn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)
Rear wiper blade torn
rear silencer box outer cover corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
rear silencer box outer cover corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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SV09 WSL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 SV09 WSL, 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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SV09 WSL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.
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