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ML09 BKA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,344 mi
Last recorded129,344 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 129,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 126,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 114,186 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 105,386 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,750 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,792 miles

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 BKA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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