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NJ59 KNW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 KNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 91,357 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 85,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 85,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,144 miles

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 80,030 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 77,609 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 77,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,531 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Top suspension mounting corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2022 70,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle fractured Spring seat corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Top suspension mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly low

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mounting broken

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,711 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 57,711 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,811 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,085 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,768 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,971 miles

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

all tyres 3mm 175/65/14

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,634 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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NJ59 KNW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ59 KNW, 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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NJ59 KNW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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