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ML09 KKN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 KKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 78,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 78,164 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,328 miles

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

Offside Rear foot brake and park brake are down on performance

rear axle corroded and wot looks like repairs have been covered in seam sealer and wax oil

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,101 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,077 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,845 miles

Both rear bump stops slight wear

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear bump stops slight wear

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust not good

rear suspension has heavy surface corosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 57,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust not good

rear suspension has heavy surface corosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,376 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 53,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded advise

Fail 30 Apr 2014 30,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded advise

Pass 1 May 2013 19,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,560 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 KKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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