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EA09 NKZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,582 mi
Last recorded56,582 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 55,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HAS SLIGHT WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORR. TEMP REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,043 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear axle beam/spring holders corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear axle beam/spring holders corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 52,312 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all the exhaust is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 51,854 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2017 51,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroding/minor leak. (7.1.2)

bonnet stay is damaged and bent.

Pass 31 May 2016 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 26 May 2015 37,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 30,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 22,900 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)

Pass 28 May 2012 16,380 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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EA09 NKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA09 NKZ, 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 EA09 NKZ registered?

EA09 NKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is EA09 NKZ safe to buy?

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