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KN09 NLV

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 NLV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 155,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 152,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 146,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 146,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 135,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,984 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front+rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 115,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,103 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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KN09 NLV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN09 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN09 NLV registered?

KN09 NLV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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