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FG59 NFJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,339 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 97,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,807 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 94,806 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,944 miles

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

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,311 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,309 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,158 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,719 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,933 miles

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,503 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,043 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 33,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 NFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

FG59 NFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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