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ML09 KZN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,937 miles

Coolant leak radiator and metal pipe at front of engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal broken

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,935 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator and metal pipe at front of engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal broken

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,733 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal broken

Fail 24 Aug 2021 83,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal broken

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,172 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

clutch pedal pivot bush excessively worn

Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

clutch pedal pivot bush excessively worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 62,891 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,399 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgers both sides low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,392 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,067 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 31 May 2016 31,684 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 31,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,165 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 May 2013 24,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,206 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 18,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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