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AO59 NBX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 82,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 82,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 79,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sumps pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driveshaft inner gearbox seal leakage

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached on wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sumps pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driveshaft inner gearbox seal leakage

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,892 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant appears to be from housing near gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,253 miles

All tyres perished in tread

Centre pipe slightly damaged at flexi pipe and front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,880 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,880 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotating wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 57,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,238 miles

wiper blades weak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,187 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close too limit

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO59 NBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 NBX, 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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What year was AO59 NBX registered?

AO59 NBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AO59 NBX safe to buy?

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