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ML59 RKU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 79,677 miles

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 79,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 77,029 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,559 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber mountain corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 61,937 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Offside Front Upper top strut mount has slight play

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,271 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Offside Front Upper top strut mount has slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,551 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on inner and outer side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner and outer side wall of tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 47,049 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,414 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 28,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre run flat

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,404 miles

both front tyres and passenger rear tyres cracked

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 RKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

ML59 RKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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