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ML09 TFN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,826 mi
Last recorded92,826 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 TFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,826 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 92,826 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 91,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 86,556 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 73,968 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,176 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 56,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber dust cover boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded badly under coil spring seating area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advise exhaust blow from the front pipe to centre pipe , and clamp is damaged and bent (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strong advise partly seperated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable metal bracket corroded badly and broken away insecure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,643 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 53,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,836 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Suspension coil springs corroded all round

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts broken

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaks

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded Badly corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,139 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,366 miles

Rear exhaust box section outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,426 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 TFN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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