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ML09 AKJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,344 mi
Last recorded75,344 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 72,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,218 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front sub frame corroded.

under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sill can not be viwed .

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,081 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight damage to bumper but unlikely to cause injury

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,385 miles

under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills both sides inner and outer sills both sides covers can not be viwed. all four under wheel arch has covers on it can not be viwed.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,067 miles

osr shocker slight misting

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper upper shock absorber bush has slight play

Offside Rear Upper upper shock absorber bush has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,060 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,879 miles

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded /deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 40,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded /deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,476 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 22,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,344 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

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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ML09 AKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML09 AKJ, 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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ML09 AKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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