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NL09 WVJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,811 mi
Last recorded50,811 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,811 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,922 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 46,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 40,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 38,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,316 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 29,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,192 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,430 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 WVJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WVJ, 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 NL09 WVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL09 WVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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