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M321 MLE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 MLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,636 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 114,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,205 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,184 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,823 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,170 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,518 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 49,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,221 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm ( 175/65R14 82T )

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 May 2013 36,065 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 36,064 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perishing

o/s/f tyre slighly perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,592 miles

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

O/s rear brake,just meeting imbalance.

O/s rear wheel,slightly binding.

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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M321 MLE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M321 MLE, 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 M321 MLE registered?

M321 MLE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is M321 MLE safe to buy?

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