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ML09 KHF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,351 mi
Last recorded56,351 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

sump pan rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 48,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 40,445 miles

Rear axel corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,930 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 37,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,077 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 May 2018 34,181 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,904 miles

Front brake discs inner face a lip of corrosion pads ok

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and both rears small dents (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres rubber cracking a lot on edges of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,403 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking outer wall and edge of tread

both rear wheel rims have dents?

front brake discs inner face dirty from standing but outer ok?

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres rubber cracking outer wall and edge of tread

both rear wheel rims have dents?

front brake discs inner face dirty from standing but outer ok?

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,363 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,041 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 KHF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF registered?

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

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