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NU09 LSZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 130,699 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 130,691 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 12 Jan 2024 125,016 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle both spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,300 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 102,489 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear axle has age related corrosion but is firm

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,917 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,694 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,691 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working upper bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush repair asap on limit (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel repair soon (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency just met ) 17%

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,386 miles

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

exhaust center and rear corrodied

front discs and pads wearing thin advise to change

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 36,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 27,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,703 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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NU09 LSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSZ, 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 NU09 LSZ registered?

NU09 LSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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