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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust Joint Leaking
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust Joint Leaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s front brake pad retaining pin clips missing.
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s front brake pad retaining pin clips missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both NS & OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both NS & OS cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust box rusting
rear wiper splitting
slight corrosion (rusting) outter skin exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight corrosion (rusting) outter skin exhaust tailpipe
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WL09 KWM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WL09 KWM, 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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WL09 KWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2009.
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