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CP09 NXX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 NXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 106,365 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 104,952 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 2mm Worn smooth inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns 2015, o/s 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s 2015, o/s 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash board lights glowing dim

Fail 20 Mar 2024 98,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns 2015, o/s 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s 2015, o/s 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash board lights glowing dim

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,442 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, is dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake long travel

some dash lights glowing dim

Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, is dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake long travel

some dash lights glowing dim

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner braking disc surface corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin half thickness of other side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump, rusted through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met efficiency lowest limit

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted, oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 97,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted, oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,726 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Has failed, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock weak

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,647 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened loss of braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak (sump corroded) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both. (axle) (2.4.C.3c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak [sump]

Pass 24 May 2016 89,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 89,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 79,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,466 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

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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CP09 NXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 CP09 NXX, 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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CP09 NXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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