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KN09 NKX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,945 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess split (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp top mount broken

headlamps misty

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 64,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 53,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,893 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,184 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,167 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,963 miles

front exhaust clamp damaged/corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,909 miles

exhaust front bracket / clamp corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,898 miles

damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,530 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition cut in nsf outer sidewall

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 NKX 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 84.2%.

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 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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

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

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