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Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Nearside Rear bump stop loose
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Nearside Rear bump stop loose
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under body and suspension components covered in underseal
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing mirror insecure
Rear axle corroded
engine oil sump corroded
instrument cluster illuminates dull warning lights when ignition is off
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust bracket broken off
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing mirror insecure
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust clamp missing
engine oil sump corroded
exhaust tail box skin corroding off
instrument cluster illuminates dull warning lights when ignition is off
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s wiper torn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV59 XCT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 SV59 XCT, 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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SV59 XCT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.
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