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2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,566 mi
Last recorded74,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 SEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 72,288 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 71,227 miles

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 26 May 2022 71,227 miles

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

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 25 May 2021 69,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 66,846 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 65,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,764 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 64,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,246 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2017 55,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 47,849 miles

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Fail 13 May 2016 47,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2015 45,312 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust front flexi coupling slightly deteriated

n/s/f wiper blade worn/peeling

rear exhaust box outer rusting off

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,335 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,460 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ND09 SEO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ND09 SEO, 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 ND09 SEO registered?

ND09 SEO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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