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ML09 YHO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 88,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,992 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,481 miles

exhaust back box surface corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension spring cups surface corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 53,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box surface corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension spring cups surface corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,058 miles

exhaust corroding back box &slight blow

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,975 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 YHO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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