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NA59 LJV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 LJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 72,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 50,188 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2022 50,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,721 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,494 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,284 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,115 miles

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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NA59 LJV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA59 LJV, 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 NA59 LJV registered?

NA59 LJV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is NA59 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA59 LJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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