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NU09 VZP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 103,001 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 98,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroding next to coil spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch biting point high

clutch pedal worn, moving from side to side when pressing

rear shockers creaking

Fail 24 May 2022 98,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear effort greater than nearside 100 - 220 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort at wheel - 20 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector not reflecting, back light has water inside covering the reflector (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from sumup / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroding next to coil spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch biting point high

clutch pedal worn, moving from side to side when pressing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,493 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump rusted and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,125 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grinding badly on roller test (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel handbrfake cable broke on test (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,445 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,387 miles

advise backbox showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2016 58,336 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advise backbox showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2015 54,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2014 51,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 113,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,438 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 VZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

NU09 VZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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