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KN09 NHO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 NHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,938 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded but system secured

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 52,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front and rear exhaust clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on-inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking slightly 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking will need replacing befor long (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is getting very rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,724 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is getting very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroeded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,460 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and out skin rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear exhaust is corroeded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,060 miles

rear exhaust silencer has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,746 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NHO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 KN09 NHO, 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 KN09 NHO registered?

KN09 NHO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is KN09 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 NHO 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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