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ML59 FKS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 FKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 107,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 22" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,168 miles

o/s/r top shock bush perished

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre's nailed. marked with chalk

o/s/r top shock bush perished/ deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,573 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,464 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,402 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 79,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 76,034 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,971 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

back box outer skin peeling

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,151 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread and wall scuffed

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 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

ML59 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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