CarVerify

Free Car Check

NX59 XTE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 XTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,271 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SADDLES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 37,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SADDLES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 34,460 miles

Rear axle beam is corroded

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 24,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 22,532 miles

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

Coolant leak RAD\BOTTOM ()

ENG\OIL MIN

Pass 18 Oct 2019 20,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,778 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,753 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 12,363 miles

nearside front headlamp bracket detached

Pass 6 Sep 2013 9,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,094 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NX59 XTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XTE, 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

How do I check the history of NX59 XTE?

You can check the full history of NX59 XTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NX59 XTE registered?

NX59 XTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is NX59 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX59 XTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX59 XTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NX59 XTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.