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GU59 NXC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,836 miles

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

Front both front chassis legs inside wheel arch behind shock have sand/mud caught on top, advise wash and rust treat as surface rust found under dirt

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axel is corroded more so around the spring cups but secure at this time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer heat shield corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 105,836 miles

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

Front both front chassis legs inside wheel arch behind shock have sand/mud caught on top, advise wash and rust treat as surface rust found under dirt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim to low (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axel is corroded more so around the spring cups but secure at this time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer heat shield corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,984 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,114 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,439 miles

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear tyre 2mm only

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear tyre 2mm only

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,063 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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GU59 NXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU59 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 NXC registered?

GU59 NXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is GU59 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 NXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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