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NU59 CKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,105 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,109 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,109 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 82,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 62,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 21 Aug 2020 61,605 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front upper strut bearing washer top mounts corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,170 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

Fail 22 Aug 2018 51,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake 16% efficiency

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

coolant level on min

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and clamp has rotted away

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,926 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 31,926 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,421 miles

rear wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 25,421 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 20,254 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,606 miles

front brake discs corroded

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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NU59 CKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU59 CKJ, 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 NU59 CKJ registered?

NU59 CKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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