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109,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust bracket heavily corroded
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 Tyre tread at 2mm (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))
Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" Flatblade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust bracket heavily corroded
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 Tyre tread at 2mm (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))
Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm
Rear axle corroded
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlights tarnished
fan blades broken
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi damaged
headlights cloudy
no oil shown on dipstick
radiator fan housing loose
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
cooling fan is broken
corrosion on components on under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
cooling fan is broken
corrosion on components on under side of vehicle
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Front Both top mount top caps corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bump stop insecure
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Front Both top mount top caps corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bump stop insecure
Oil level below minimum on dipstick
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Front Both top mount top caps corroded
General corrosion underside of vehicle
Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge
Offside Rear Bump stop insecure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level on minimum on dipstick
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Front Both top mount top caps corroded
General corrosion underside of vehicle
Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge
Offside Rear Bump stop insecure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level on minimum on dipstick
Rear exhaust in poor condition
o/s/r suspension bump stop broken
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp Missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
rear silencer rusty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK09 XOA 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 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 VK09 XOA, 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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VK09 XOA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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