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NL59 ZRY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ZRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,800 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 77,793 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexible joint fractured/broken & partially insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer deteriorated. Pipe clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light broken/not working

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer deteriorated. Pipe clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light broken/not working

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light damaged & not working

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,569 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 2.5mm, O/S 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 2.2mm, O/S 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,017 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has been secured by cable ties and will require further attention soon

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

both front fog lamps are inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both front fog lamps are inoperative

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,628 miles

front fog lamps inop

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 25,171 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,003 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,703 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 ZRY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

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

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