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J22 NLL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 NLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 65,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,057 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

Fail 7 Nov 2022 61,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,604 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 56,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 54,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack worn ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 40,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,687 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen has a small chip within the swept area

Offside Rear Tyre has in nail in the shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Sep 2015 33,687 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen has a small chip within the swept area

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has in nail in the shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2014 30,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,858 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 24,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 29 Sep 2012 17,949 miles

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded and slight leak

front brake discs coroded

slight damage to body work

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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J22 NLL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J22 NLL, 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 J22 NLL registered?

J22 NLL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is J22 NLL safe to buy?

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