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NU09 YBK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 127,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded but seams solid

Fail 18 Nov 2025 127,977 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded but seams solid

Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material original pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

general age related corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,698 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 122,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,871 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 119,841 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 114,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,275 miles

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

o/s/r lamp pod

Fail 1 Sep 2018 104,274 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r lamp pod

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,353 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,758 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)

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 YBK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

NU09 YBK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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