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NV59 XRE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 XRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 83,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,118 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 69,116 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 55,857 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))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre outer tread is worn low

offside front tyre inner tread is worn low

Fail 26 Nov 2013 16,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre outer tread is worn low

offside front tyre inner tread is worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 10,607 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 10,607 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 XRE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRE, 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 NV59 XRE registered?

NV59 XRE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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