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ML09 OAX

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,039 mi
Last recorded135,039 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 OAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 135,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,283 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 132,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 123,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.34 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/sand o/s rear bump stops loose

rear exhaust on last skin

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,916 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,965 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 OAX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

ML09 OAX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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