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ML09 KTA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 89,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,385 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 66,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop insecure (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 58,423 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 50,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 50,246 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 43,062 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 32,736 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KTA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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