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ML59 OGT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front tyre different size to rear

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,540 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre different size to rear

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,857 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,831 miles

4X TYRES CRACKED / SPLIT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,721 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

4X TYRES CRACKED / SPLIT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,481 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,428 miles

rear backbox of exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,198 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened boot missing on its slide bolt (3.5.1n)

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 47,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching strut bolt (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged mounting locking pin missing, still secure (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened boot missing on its slide bolt (3.5.1n)

rear silencer corroded, no gas leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,990 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,990 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,815 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 OGT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OGT, 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 OGT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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