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NL09 CGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 CGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 143,970 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs need replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering malfunctioning the steering turns itself to the right without any assistance from the driver (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective dose not secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released the bulb has been incorectly fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps not working they dont have to on this age vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.3 mm remaining strongly advise changing this tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak but not serious

engine over heating requires water top up and oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,159 miles

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

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 29 Dec 2022 136,167 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 134,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,436 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,270 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,903 miles

rear flexi pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 95,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing and rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,201 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,726 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,513 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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NL09 CGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL09 CGZ, 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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NL09 CGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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