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NU09 YCK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,303 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,303 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 63,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected badly corroded and holed (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,303 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust minor gas leak at front joint and flexi

Front exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust scured

Front to rear barke pipes covered

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 62,303 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust minor gas leak at front joint and flexi

Front exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust scured

Front to rear barke pipes covered

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All rear suspenssion componant corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,236 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in treads and under inflated ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split excess and (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split excess and (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in treads and under inflated ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,157 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

both top front suspension mounts starting to corrode

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,157 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stay missing

both top front suspension mounts starting to corrode

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking on inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 49,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking on inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamps corroded off,system still secure, rear exhaust skin peeling off.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 40,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,965 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 YCK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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