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NX59 ZZU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 127,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,166 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,787 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall has buldge completely around outer circumference/ dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low 195x50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 95,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hand brake in need of adjustment

Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,152 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 38,152 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 20,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres cracking between treads

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 20,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

all tyres cracking between treads

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,426 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 ZZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX59 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

NX59 ZZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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