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FN59 NVZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 NVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,319 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 48,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 44,638 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 39,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,336 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 18,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 9 Sep 2017 16,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 16,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 14,832 miles

front wipers streaky

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,749 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake binding

Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,894 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 8,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,625 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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FN59 NVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 FN59 NVZ, 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 FN59 NVZ registered?

FN59 NVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is FN59 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 NVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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