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NU09 JYL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,512 mi
Last recorded122,512 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 JYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 122,512 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,140 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 99,140 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,350 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 85,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffing on shock absorber bolt. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,366 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jan 2019 80,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Slight leak on flexi (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe to Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,883 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounting rubber bushes worn but no excessive movement

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorber top mounting rubber bushes worn but no excessive movement

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,078 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,159 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,501 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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NU09 JYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYL, 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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NU09 JYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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