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NU59 ORX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,770 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Excessively corroded and holed. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,749 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroaded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,742 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroaded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,659 miles

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

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 64,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2020 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 57,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,153 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak - radiator?

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,336 miles

offside front inner brake pad visually wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner brake pad visually wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,569 miles

exhaust rear silencer pipe cracked at welded joint

Fail 14 Jul 2016 35,523 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer pipe cracked at welded joint

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,866 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,410 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,556 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,134 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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NU59 ORX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 NU59 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

NU59 ORX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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