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ML09 UJJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 95,963 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2024 86,189 miles

rear suspension very rusty and springs

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases when vehicle is cold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamps started to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear axle beam starting to corrode

reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

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

Rear axle starting to corrode/rust badly

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2022 81,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

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

Rear axle starting to corrode/rust badly

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,958 miles

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

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

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

parkbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,272 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring mountings corroding (rear axle). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge, tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from inside of steering rack when on lock to lock.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,142 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper shock absorber bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring mountings corroding (rear axle). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge, tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from inside of steering rack when on lock to lock.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,948 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,956 miles

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

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

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 UJJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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