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FG59 NFD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,404 mi
Last recorded70,404 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 70,404 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front front shocker corroded

Rear Exhaust noisy back box baffles broken up and rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 70,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front front shocker corroded

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

Rear Exhaust noisy back box baffles broken up and rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres worn very inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,962 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,571 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 52,571 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,398 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 49,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 47,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,536 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 14,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG59 NFD, 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 FG59 NFD registered?

FG59 NFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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