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NV09 EYL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 EYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 117,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,883 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 112,883 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet stay missing

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,479 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,802 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,622 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,753 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,751 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,346 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 53,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,713 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 29,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,540 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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NV09 EYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV09 EYL, 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 NV09 EYL registered?

NV09 EYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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