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ML09 YLC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,532 mi
Last recorded46,532 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,532 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 40,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,716 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 35,716 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Sub frame corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,824 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 29,518 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 29,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 26,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 23,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 20,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,254 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 18,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,469 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,469 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,022 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 YLC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

ML09 YLC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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