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NJ09 UWX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 UWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,671 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,000 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,998 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak at flex pipe (7.3.A.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe is deteriorated and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,863 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,998 miles

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

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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NJ09 UWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NJ09 UWX, 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 NJ09 UWX registered?

NJ09 UWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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