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NU59 XGC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 XGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 131,021 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in line with drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 128,453 miles

Coil spring corroded 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 128,417 miles

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

Coil spring corroded 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,834 miles

Coil spring corroded 4 x coil springs some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 123,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,077 miles

4 x coil springs corroded

some corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,038 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,038 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,307 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,307 miles

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing off

Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,061 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back box heavly deterorarated

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit word to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring worn both and corroded (2.4.C.1b)

d/s rear wheel has catching noise when wheel rotataed

Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn cracking out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both bump stops inner coil springs insecure (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back box heavly deterorarated

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit word to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring worn both and corroded (2.4.C.1b)

d/s rear wheel has catching noise when wheel rotataed

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,041 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre distorted

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 XGC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

NU59 XGC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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