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NC58 RVM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,347 mi
Last recorded171,347 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 RVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 171,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 171,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 26 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 170,146 miles

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

Front and rear shockers corrded

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

Rear axle corrded

both outersill corrded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 170,144 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front and rear shockers corrded

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

Rear axle corrded

both outersill corrded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 169,228 miles

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

Front both outersill slighty corrded

Front sub frame corrded

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

Rear axle corrded

Rear both axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jul 2022 169,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both outersill slighty corrded

Front sub frame corrded

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

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

Rear axle corrded

Rear both axle bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2021 166,747 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 166,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 160,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 157,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 152,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,147 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 145,147 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 109,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,705 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,504 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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NC58 RVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NC58 RVM, 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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NC58 RVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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