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MV09 NZB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 NZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 107,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r bump stop loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 91,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad retaining r clip missing

Fail 14 May 2024 91,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad retaining r clip missing

Pass 17 May 2023 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened has slight movement in bush ,but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded, but not excessive or reducing its structural strength.

Fail 17 May 2023 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened has slight movement in bush ,but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded, but not excessive or reducing its structural strength.

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 66,155 miles

exhaust back box corroded and in poor condition and central rubber mount weak

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 May 2021 58,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,812 miles

Rear Exhaust box excessively corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box excessively corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,209 miles

Exhaust System Excessively corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,451 miles

Steering geometry check advisable

Fail 26 Aug 2017 49,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering geometry check advisable

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 38,978 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 317,694 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 31,764 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,288 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,288 miles

Nearside Front 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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MV09 NZB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV09 NZB, 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 MV09 NZB registered?

MV09 NZB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is MV09 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV09 NZB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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