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NL09 PBX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,561 mi
Last recorded63,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc faces pitted /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to separate from central pin (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush separated from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush separated from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush separated from top pin (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked /split/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc faces pitted /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to separate from central pin (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 58,810 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,462 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,214 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 PBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NL09 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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