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ML09 XGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,644 mi
Last recorded127,644 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 127,644 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 120,222 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 120,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 181,799 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2022 181,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2021 171,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper no rubber

exhaust flex deteriated

seepage of gear oil

smear from wipers

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper no rubber

exhaust flex deteriated

seepage of gear oil

smear from wipers

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,120 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear nearside and offside outer parking brake cables broken

Rear wiper no rubber

Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,705 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 XGZ 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 61.9%.

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

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