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NX59 ULW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 ULW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 123,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,643 miles

Front exhaust support damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner tyre tread low

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,643 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust support damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner tyre tread low

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump ()

handbrake outer sleeve damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,864 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,640 miles

tail pipe corroded

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

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 31 Aug 2012 27,107 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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NX59 ULW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NX59 ULW, 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 NX59 ULW registered?

NX59 ULW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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