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ML09 KUX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,652 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

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

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

corrosion on all four coil springs.

corrosion on both nsf and osf inner wheel arches/chassis.

corrosion on rear beam axle.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 56,088 miles

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,183 miles

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

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 fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,525 miles

Offside Front front fog lamp inop.

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

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

clutch pedal loose due to snapped bracket

Pass 13 May 2021 51,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel and coil srpings are corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,013 miles

Rear tail box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust pipe clamp missing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,531 miles

radiator support not secure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

radiator support not secure

Fail 2 Mar 2019 48,450 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. unit fixing broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired support rail to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item/sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. unit fixing broken / damaged /unit loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned loose unit (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired support rail to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake hose looks twisted

front exhaust flex/outer gause in poor condition

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,896 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,201 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 15,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KUX 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 75%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

ML09 KUX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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