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ML09 LBZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,249 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 63,239 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,789 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 58,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 55,231 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 55,227 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 41,533 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative ing off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 37,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash lights delay on start up

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 23 May 2017 33,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

bonnet slightly misaligned

front bumper slightly insecure,

Fail 5 Nov 2015 26,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet slightly misaligned

front bumper slightly insecure,

Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,355 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 LBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

ML09 LBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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