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NL59 YZV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,711 mi
Last recorded39,711 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 39,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front + rear x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear calmps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 37,150 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame + under body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 37,149 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached control arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached control arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame + under body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,911 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (e))

Tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 28,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,799 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 14,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,664 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 YZV 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 82.4%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

Is NL59 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 YZV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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