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ML59 OZV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,184 mi
Last recorded83,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,262 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,262 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both parking brake cables cracked

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and wear

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and wear to edges

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,665 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 46,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall deep cracks to the chords 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 44,138 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,544 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,473 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 22,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 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 OZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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