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ML59 RKX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,146 miles

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,364 miles

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

rear axle rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,004 miles

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

rear axle rusting

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,003 miles

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

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

rear axle rusting

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,053 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,499 miles

exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2016 57,499 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,084 miles

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,816 miles

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,816 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

unable to test rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,978 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

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 RKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

ML59 RKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is ML59 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 RKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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