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ML09 LDY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,195 mi
Last recorded72,195 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,195 miles

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

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

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

both front McPherson strut retaining washers and nuts in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,175 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened beyond service standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front McPherson strut retaining washers and nuts in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded upper and lower coils of both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to beam axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,652 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 26 Oct 2021 61,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake caliper flexi hose slightly twisted

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper flexi hose slightly twisted

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,957 miles

advise front shocker tops rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,209 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,208 miles

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

rear exhust showing corossion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,007 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 LDY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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