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ML59 ERO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ERO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,507 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,045 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,926 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,828 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable has slight corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,828 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable has slight corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,599 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear silencer box showing corrosion

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 ERO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML59 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

ML59 ERO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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