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ML09 AKZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 101,266 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,791 miles

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

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

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 16 Dec 2022 83,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,991 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 75,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush To Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside Outside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush To Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside Outside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,268 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking up

rear back box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,086 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 AKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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