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ML59 TKX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 TKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,661 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 131,437 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre mount and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60%. Offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,473 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 120,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 120,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 110,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,791 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 105,791 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,878 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,878 miles

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,966 miles

Front exhaust blowing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,574 miles

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire not pluged in

Nearside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire not pluged in

Nearside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,152 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front TYRE- NAIL IN TREAD, WILL REPAIR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear BACK BOX- PEELING

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,425 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from corroded sump

Transmission oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from corroded sump

Transmission oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,602 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly poor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,057 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 TKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TKX, 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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ML59 TKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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