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NU59 YBE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 YBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,453 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive possible radiator leak n/s lower corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear at bottom (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,042 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,657 miles

front exhaust mounting broken,rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust mounting broken,rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,095 miles

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

front tyres and nearside rears cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 44,656 miles

Exhaust Backbox Deteriorated

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,846 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,804 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,804 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,368 miles

front discs corroding

o/s/r tyre getting low

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 YBE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU59 YBE, 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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NU59 YBE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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