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ML09 HTF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 87,432 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened advice lift in top mounting but no side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened advice lift in top mounting but no side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 83,124 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 76,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 76,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,129 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,402 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,485 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front wishbone bushes worn and cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,136 miles

N/S/R Tyre is on 3mm on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre is on 3mm

Fail 9 May 2013 22,136 miles

N/S/R Tyre is on 3mm on outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,233 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 HTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HTF, 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 ML09 HTF registered?

ML09 HTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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