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KN09 NHD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,165 mi
Last recorded167,165 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 NHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 167,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also discs worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 167,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also discs worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced r501 x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs replaced 2xR501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 155,454 miles

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

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides

Fail 22 Apr 2022 155,454 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect leak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,606 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end loose on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,213 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,943 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2017 113,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,063 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,586 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,303 miles

both front tyres cracking nearside front on 2.5mm (195/50r15)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,303 miles

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

both front tyres cracking nearside front on 2.5mm (195/50r15)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,278 miles

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

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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KN09 NHD 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 63.2%.

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 KN09 NHD, 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 KN09 NHD registered?

KN09 NHD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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