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NU09 NFR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,573 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,874 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 92,099 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both N/S/F + O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R + N/S/R factory painted pipes corroded behind paint (swolen) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measures 1.71 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear crank seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished rubber, held on by fabric fail safe band (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,544 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre rear support rubbers perishing/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 87,531 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre rear support rubbers perishing/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolts missing /bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre rear support rubbers perishing/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

non-component advisory, clutch/gearbox noisy screeching

Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,342 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,389 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

passenger wiper deteriorated but still clears effectively

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,292 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,171 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,690 miles

engine breather pipe starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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 NFR 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 63.2%.

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

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