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FG59 NEN

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 114,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,227 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,921 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,771 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,560 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 93,552 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,730 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 85,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,330 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 66,552 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2016 66,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner edge of the front tyres worn.

oil sump corroded (leaking oil.)

rear tyres the side walls showing excessive cracks.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,231 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

front clamp corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade torn

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

front clamp corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 30,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,305 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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FG59 NEN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FG59 NEN, 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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FG59 NEN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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