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86,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front subframe, support bars suspension components, rear axle has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front subframe, support bars suspension components, rear axle has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front subframe and rear axle has corrosion
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Slight exhaust rattle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not effecting the function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not effecting the fuction (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from the flexi also rear silencer is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not effecting the function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not effecting the fuction (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounting seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.
Offside Front washer jet poor spray pattern
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front washer jet poor spray pattern
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust skin corroded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust skin corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
back box outer skin corroding
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VK59 ZGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VK59 ZGZ, 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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VK59 ZGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.
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