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PX59 NDL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 NDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 73,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2023 62,326 miles

under vehicle underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2023 62,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,759 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 59,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 54,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 41,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket snapped

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 41,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket snapped

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 11,846 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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PX59 NDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX59 NDL, 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 PX59 NDL registered?

PX59 NDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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