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SJ59 NFF

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 NFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 73,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,583 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 56,484 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule EARLY ATTENTION REQUIRED! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded EARLY ATTENTION REQUIRED! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule EARLY ATTENTION REQUIRED! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded EARLY ATTENTION REQUIRED! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle badly corroded

Rear shock absorber very badly corroded - EARLY ATTENTION REQUIRED!

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 42,810 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure corroded, broken at clamp near the front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,220 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 27,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewallsperished

Offside Front Service brake draging slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,942 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 24,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,671 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 20,140 miles

Slight tear Nearside wiperblade .

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,216 miles

front number plate delaminating.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 14,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate delaminating.

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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SJ59 NFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ59 NFF, 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 SJ59 NFF registered?

SJ59 NFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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