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NU09 DMZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,847 mi
Last recorded40,847 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 DMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,900 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2022 32,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,983 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 31,983 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective lamda sensor damaged (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,286 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 30,285 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,048 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2012 16,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brakes binding slightly

both front wipers smearing slightly

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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NU09 DMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NU09 DMZ, 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 NU09 DMZ registered?

NU09 DMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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The MOT history for NU09 DMZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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