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NL59 XDN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 59,049 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,437 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting broken (exhaust still secure)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

all 4x road springs corroded

both rear road spring mountings corroded

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,038 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (not blowing)

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken (exhaust still secure)

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive road spring lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive road spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,570 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear road springs corroded

front sub frame corroded

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,171 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front sub frame surface corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear lower arm spring cup area corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension lower arm spring cup area corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 52,171 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front sub frame surface corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lower arm spring cup area corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension lower arm spring cup area corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,755 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,876 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,171 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,448 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

exhaust back box clamp split

exhaust back box deteriorated - peeling

Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

exhaust back box clamp split

exhaust back box deteriorated - peeling

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,970 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 20,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,064 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,064 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XDN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XDN, 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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NL59 XDN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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