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NX59 WHA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,976 mi
Last recorded67,976 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 WHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 67,976 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 64,216 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

ON ENTERING CAR AFTER EMISSIONS TEST STRONG SMELL OF BURNING OR SMOKE

Fail 13 Sep 2022 62,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive POSSIBLY DUE TO LEAK ON EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SILENCER LEAKING (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

ON ENTERING CAR AFTER EMISSIONS TEST STRONG SMELL OF BURNING OR SMOKE

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,117 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,558 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,978 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING BACK BOX-CENTER PIPE JOINT.

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,737 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHT SMEARING.

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRIDED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHT SMEARING.

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRIDED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,216 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

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 WHA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX59 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

NX59 WHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is NX59 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX59 WHA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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