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SH09 NXL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,558 mi
Last recorded26,558 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 NXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 26,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,486 miles

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

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 23,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 21,478 miles

Rear axle

Fail 9 May 2022 21,478 miles

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

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

Rear axle

Pass 10 May 2021 19,750 miles

rear axle is slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 19,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 18,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,078 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 11,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 10,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 9,165 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Pass 6 May 2014 7,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 7,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 4,300 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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SH09 NXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 SH09 NXL, 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 SH09 NXL registered?

SH09 NXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SH09 NXL safe to buy?

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