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ML59 KPU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,797 mi
Last recorded110,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 110,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 105,534 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 90,725 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 90,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 78,900 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 76,019 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 76,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,604 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,586 miles

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,900 miles

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

boot difficult to open due to barrel stiff/damaged

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,814 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Becoming Corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,814 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Becoming Corroded.

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 15 Nov 2013 37,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs lipped and corroded

rear of exhaust clamp missing but secure and no exhaust gas leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,680 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 KPU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

ML59 KPU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is ML59 KPU safe to buy?

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