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ML59 AAJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,522 mi
Last recorded31,522 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 31,522 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both axle mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 31,522 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both axle mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 27,507 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item stuck on, in the centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,389 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,970 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 21,970 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,919 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 20,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,532 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 15,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,672 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 12,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 10,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,863 miles

both rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Oct 2016 6,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,316 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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ML59 AAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 ML59 AAJ, 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 ML59 AAJ registered?

ML59 AAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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