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FE59 NLV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 NLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,979 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 72,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,500 miles

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,285 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 50,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box outer skin damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,049 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes plastic coated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,174 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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FE59 NLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 FE59 NLV, 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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FE59 NLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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