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FP58 NXU

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,193 mi
Last recorded50,193 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 NXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 50,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr axle bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,191 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,503 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 16 Jan 2017 35,503 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 31,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 25,532 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 25,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2012 6,978 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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FP58 NXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP58 NXU, 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 FP58 NXU registered?

FP58 NXU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is FP58 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 NXU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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