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ML59 TJV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery strap attached with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Clutch reservoir insecure (cable tied)

Front Body panel slightly loose Front bumper not secured fully (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 110,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe exhaust clamp ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure Both headlamps loose to the extent that aim is affected (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery strap attached with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Clutch reservoir insecure (cable tied)

Front Body panel slightly loose Front bumper not secured fully (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Bleed point leaking ()

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

Front Spark plug loose on cyl 1

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension axle corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2022 90,058 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension axle corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 73,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,675 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in o/s bottom ball joint & dust cover splitting

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Fail 6 Oct 2018 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in o/s bottom ball joint & dust cover splitting

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,828 miles

exhaust clamp missing

handbrake cable bracket broken osr

slight bind osr wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,136 miles

Advise rear axle heavily rusted.

Advise rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,974 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,301 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 TJV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

ML59 TJV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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