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ML59 RRU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 RRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 85,510 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,391 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,532 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,487 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,018 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,463 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,824 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel starting to bind

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,661 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,045 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,042 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,533 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,851 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 RRU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

ML59 RRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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