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NX09 ZYL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,846 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,189 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,832 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding rear

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,254 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Rear Back Box Corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 36,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Back Box Corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,170 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 11,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 7,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 7,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,264 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 ZYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYL, 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 NX09 ZYL registered?

NX09 ZYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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