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NJ59 VYE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 VYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,261 miles

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 6 Aug 2020 69,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,965 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,823 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,360 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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NJ59 VYE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NJ59 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ59 VYE registered?

NJ59 VYE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is NJ59 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ59 VYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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