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NX09 UTC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 UTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 88,651 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear units both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 88,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear units both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,631 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 85,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,105 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 72,642 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 61,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear has nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,837 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 UTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX09 UTC, 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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NX09 UTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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