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NL59 JPU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 59,305 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail corroded and holed in several places around spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive incorrect oil cap fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,985 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 51,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,273 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 49,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on axle at coil spring holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 47,875 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak sump porus

Fail 21 Apr 2020 47,875 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak sump porus

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to spin

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil filter corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,362 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust middle and rear heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,225 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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NL59 JPU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL59 JPU, 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 NL59 JPU registered?

NL59 JPU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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