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ML59 TGF

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,791 mi
Last recorded81,791 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 TGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,181 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,181 miles

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

Nearside front shocker casing heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,016 miles

Exhaust system corroded from catalyst back

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded from catalyst back

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system worn

front brakes worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,884 miles

Front flexi pipe worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,651 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top cup (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 51,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top cup (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 29,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 19,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 15,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 10,068 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 10,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TGF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

ML59 TGF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is ML59 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 TGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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