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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat-damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat-damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspenion worn and weak advise
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump corroded ()
both front brakes have a slight bind
exhaust system corroded
several suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump corroded ()
both front brakes have a slight bind
exhaust system corroded
several suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SV61 MBF is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 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 SV61 MBF, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SV61 MBF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.
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