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NU09 MKX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 MKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,495 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 86,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,546 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight leak on flexi pipe

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 71,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight leak on flexi pipe

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,970 miles

exhaust down pipe flex section in poor condition - minor leak

nearside front outer wheel rim bead damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - recommend replace

Pass 20 May 2019 64,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 64,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,501 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 64,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,583 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 MKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

NU09 MKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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