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ML09 HWN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,382 mi
Last recorded146,382 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,382 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,295 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and scuffed wall area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 134,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and scuffed wall area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,602 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket getting corroded

rear beam internal anti roll bar bushes getting worn

Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket getting corroded

rear beam internal anti roll bar bushes getting worn

Pass 10 Nov 2018 116,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 88,479 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

No reverse gear.

Fail 15 May 2015 88,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

No reverse gear.

Pass 30 May 2014 69,480 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,892 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm wear bars will soon need changing.

Fail 31 May 2013 48,892 miles

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm wear bars will soon need changing.

Pass 28 May 2012 31,539 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 HWN 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 72.2%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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