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N12 PLG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,789 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 126,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre on tread limit

Rear subframe rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,114 miles

Front both sides lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,568 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sump corroded and oil leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has cuts on sidewall but NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,727 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,920 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 64,077 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to perish.

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

O/S/F Tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 14 May 2013 51,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,975 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N12 PLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N12 PLG, 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 N12 PLG registered?

N12 PLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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