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NL09 CHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,232 mi
Last recorded96,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,221 miles

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))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,837 miles

Loose fitting steering wheel cover fitted

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 89,837 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Unable to complete emissions test due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases New flexi leaking front and rear joints - effecting emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed and leaking effecting emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Loose fitting steering wheel cover fitted

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

Pass 23 May 2024 87,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,836 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil . sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,609 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 74,609 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,146 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 67,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,058 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,946 miles

Coolant leak rad

Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Coolant leak rad

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,513 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2014 35,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,533 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,277 miles

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

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)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CHJ, 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 NL09 CHJ registered?

NL09 CHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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