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NV09 NFO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 NFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,495 miles

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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 60,003 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts rotting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 60,003 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts rotting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,036 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and pours (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 54,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and pours (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,565 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,551 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,240 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 NFO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV09 NFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV09 NFO registered?

NV09 NFO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is NV09 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV09 NFO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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