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ML09 AKK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,802 mi
Last recorded99,802 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 AKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 99,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 97,687 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,020 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system has corrosion to silencer box

Fail 14 Mar 2023 90,933 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

NSR brake slightly binding on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OS NS rear tyres worn on inner faces

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to the rear tail box

Fail 2 Mar 2023 90,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge, wearing inside edge

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

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

Offside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover poor condition

exhaust back box corroded, rear clamp poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,010 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,120 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,003 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,882 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 40,818 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,090 miles

both rear tyres have abn ormal wear been on front of car

driver wiper blade slightly worn

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 AKK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ML09 AKK, 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 AKK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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