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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber top mounting washer corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting washers
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting washers
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
temp fuel cap fitted of the seal locking type at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
temp fuel cap fitted of the seal locking type at time of test
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded on engine and weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter engine leaking slighly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted.
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not lock in place providing tight seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded on engine and weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter engine leaking slighly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front exhaust mount insecure but system adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wipers slightly smeary
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY59 WFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SY59 WFU, 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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SY59 WFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.
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