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AU59 NUO

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,515 mi
Last recorded51,515 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 NUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 51,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,518 miles

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 46,512 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 40,608 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,327 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,673 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,837 miles

all tyres perished

coolant leaking from rad cap

silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 24,818 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished

coolant leaking from rad cap

silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,048 miles

silencer deteriorated

all tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2017 19,977 miles

all tyres perished

silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 17,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 17,354 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 10,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 5,911 miles

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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AU59 NUO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 NUO, 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 AU59 NUO registered?

AU59 NUO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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