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NU09 XUS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 XUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,530 miles

central exhaust bracket broken and rear clamp missing

corrosion to front struts

emissions at limit, slight misfire and smoking when cold

minor oil leak

o/s front bottom ball joint boot cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2025 105,530 miles

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

central exhaust bracket broken and rear clamp missing

corrosion to front struts

emissions at limit, slight misfire and smoking when cold

minor oil leak

o/s front bottom ball joint boot cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,503 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, front flexy pipe blow, (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to suspension components, coil springs corroded, front struts corroded,

light cracking to rear tyres 195 45 16

Fail 25 Nov 2024 103,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, front flexy pipe blow, (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to suspension components, coil springs corroded, front struts corroded,

light cracking to rear tyres 195 45 16

Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

radiator leaking, rear exhaust clamp broken, oil leaks, o/s bottom bal joint boot cracking,rear tyres cracking 195 45 16,corrosion to suspension components, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

radiator leaking, rear exhaust clamp broken, oil leaks, o/s bottom bal joint boot cracking,rear tyres cracking 195 45 16,corrosion to suspension components, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,904 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Boot floor corroded and wet

Corrosion to front suspension and subframe

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nsr brake cable support broken

Os lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Rear axle and PA painted and corroded

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Screen washer os deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,956 miles

Corrosion to front suspension struts and springs

Exhaust and mounts and clamps deteriorated

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Ns brake cable support broken

Oil wetness at engine and exhaust

Os ball joint boot cracking

Os screen was jet misaligned

Fail 5 Jan 2022 95,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to front suspension struts and springs

Exhaust and mounts and clamps deteriorated

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Ns brake cable support broken

Oil wetness at engine and exhaust

Os ball joint boot cracking

Os screen was jet misaligned

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s washer jet low spray, rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp broken, oil leaks present, uneven wear to front tyres at edges, rear axle beam corroded, rear brake pipes corroded,

rear brakes imbalanced o/s low,hand brake travel, n/s hand brake cable insecure

suspension components corroded, coolant level low, chuffing noise in engine bay

Pass 28 May 2019 89,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 84,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,436 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 57,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,500 miles

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

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 XUS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU09 XUS registered?

NU09 XUS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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