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ML59 KND

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 KND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 53,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,834 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 48,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cup very badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,363 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory mirror does not provide view to rear due to damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened full rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 45,363 miles

Brake performance not tested due to split brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded split during examination (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory mirror does not provide view to rear due to damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened full rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,506 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror slight damage

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 44,506 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror slight damage

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,316 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front exhaust bracket snapped /corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,888 miles

Rear suspension axle beam heavily corroded

exhaust front flexi worn

exhaust/catalyst to gearbox mounting bracked corroded/snapped

Fail 7 Nov 2017 39,888 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension axle beam heavily corroded

exhaust front flexi worn

exhaust/catalyst to gearbox mounting bracked corroded/snapped

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,492 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,819 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer box corroded/rotten and outer skin breaking up

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,237 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 27,237 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,407 miles

Cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Exhaust back box corroded

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 KND is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KND, 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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ML59 KND is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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