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KT09 NLA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,430 mi
Last recorded128,430 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 NLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 128,430 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody and component corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,484 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 122,484 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 120,420 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 28 Nov 2023 120,420 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,604 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished And Split

Both Front Tyres Edges Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Limit

Engine Damp With Oil

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End To Steering Arm Lock Nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished And Split

Both Front Tyres Edges Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Limit

Engine Damp With Oil

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension has heavy corrosion

test carried out in wet conditions!

Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (Rear) (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,671 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,947 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded and de-laminated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,993 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside front tyre's have worn down to 0mm on both shoulders.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre size- 195/50-R15 82H.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,279 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KT09 NLA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KT09 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 KT09 NLA registered?

KT09 NLA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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