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NL59 ZCE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,808 mi
Last recorded146,808 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 146,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 139,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,390 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 121,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 102,193 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,317 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 96,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,501 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,805 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,202 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 48,202 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 37,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 29,664 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,664 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 ZCE 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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

NL59 ZCE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is NL59 ZCE safe to buy?

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