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NU09 YCN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,294 mi
Last recorded21,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 21,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 21,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 May 2026 21,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coolant leak above gear box

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 17,276 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 17,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING CUP MOUNTED EXCESSIVLY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,746 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 14,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded base coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,023 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 11,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,683 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 7,683 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,434 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 YCN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

NU09 YCN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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