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NU59 OSC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,516 miles

rear silencer detiorating

Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/14/t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer detiorating

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 87,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,110 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper side and lower side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,880 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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tires cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 3mm 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tires cracking on sidewalls

exhaust rear box outer casing rotted and seperating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,332 miles

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

bind from n/s/r wheel

both rear tyres cracked

exhust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,690 miles

middle to rear exhaust system joint clamp missing, but secure

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Fail 21 Sep 2013 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle to rear exhaust system joint clamp missing, but secure

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,105 miles

Nearside 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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NU59 OSC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

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

Is NU59 OSC safe to buy?

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