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NV59 XNO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 XNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,137 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded to leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust front flexi section exc. corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,106 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement exc. corroded casing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ns inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded to leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust front flexi section exc. corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox seal misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded to outer skin only

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,385 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front shock absorber upper retaining nut corroded

Radiator cooling fan blade loose,advise attention

Fail 24 Jun 2019 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside front shock absorber upper retaining nut corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Radiator cooling fan blade loose,advise attention

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,058 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Offside front shock absorber top mounting nut badly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside rear shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,050 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber top mounting nut badly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside rear shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,681 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,681 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 16,611 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2012 13,166 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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NV59 XNO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV59 XNO, 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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NV59 XNO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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