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NJ59 XUD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 XUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 63,132 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION WASHER CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION WASHER CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,927 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 55,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,788 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,924 miles

exhaust backbox corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroding

exhaust clamp at rear missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,117 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,117 miles

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

Exhaust corroded at rear.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

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 XUD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUD, 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 NJ59 XUD registered?

NJ59 XUD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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