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KA09 NLA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA09 NLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 102,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 102,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,678 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 47,512 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,063 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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KA09 NLA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KA09 NLA, 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 KA09 NLA registered?

KA09 NLA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is KA09 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA09 NLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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