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VN09 NXG

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,777 mi
Last recorded57,777 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 NXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,219 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,750 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,400 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,928 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres starting to crack

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,928 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,075 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2017 40,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,867 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,061 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 26,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 20,682 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 20,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,614 miles

exhaust rear silencer start to deteriorate

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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VN09 NXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN09 NXG, 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 VN09 NXG registered?

VN09 NXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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