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ML59 LDV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,889 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 85,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,863 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 77,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 74,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view taped up (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,768 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 68,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,011 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,967 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,140 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 52,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,443 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,389 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,528 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

passenger wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,111 miles

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)

Passenger wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,052 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 LDV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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