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NL59 YBZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 124,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 124,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 113,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,147 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,772 miles

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

exhaust rear box outter skin corroded

nsf tyre wall cut no chords showing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,270 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,270 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,618 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn to 3mm of tread

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 YBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL59 YBZ, 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 NL59 YBZ registered?

NL59 YBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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