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ML59 LCY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,841 miles

Coil spring corroded All Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 46,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 14,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,882 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 LCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

ML59 LCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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