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ML59 KSE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,414 mi
Last recorded66,414 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 KSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,414 miles

advise offside rear shocker damp advise rp

Fail 4 Dec 2025 66,414 miles

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

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

advise foot brake travel

advise grinding from offside rear brake drum

advise offside rear shocker damp advise rp

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,448 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,596 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,920 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

o/s/r tyre low and cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,970 miles

back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 18,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 14,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to n/s/f mirror

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 KSE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML59 KSE registered?

ML59 KSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is ML59 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 KSE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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