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FD59 NUE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 NUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 76,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,428 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 70,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 61,584 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 61,584 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,502 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 54,364 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp weak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,693 miles

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)

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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FD59 NUE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD59 NUE, 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 FD59 NUE registered?

FD59 NUE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FD59 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 NUE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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