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NX09 OTR

2009 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 OTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 93,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,341 miles

handbrake performance just passed

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

offside front and nearside rear tyres spitting in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,101 miles

all 4 tyres splitting in tread

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,056 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 46,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,663 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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NX09 OTR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NX09 OTR, 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 NX09 OTR registered?

NX09 OTR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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