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NFZ 7718

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 7718
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,111 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,552 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,483 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp broken front pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,272 miles

nearside front tyre edge ware perished 2014

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2008

offside front tyre edge ware perished 2014

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2009

Fail 22 Mar 2017 33,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre edge ware perished 2014

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2008

offside front tyre edge ware perished 2014

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2009

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,518 miles

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

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,080 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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NFZ 7718 is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NFZ 7718, 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 NFZ 7718 registered?

NFZ 7718 is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is NFZ 7718 safe to buy?

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