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ML59 ZJN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,187 mi
Last recorded99,187 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,187 miles

Coolant leaking from thermostat housing and radiator

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop loose

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leaking from thermostat housing and radiator

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop loose

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,315 miles

Rear rear axle very corroded , around spring cups, shocker mounts, and all other mounting points.

Fail 20 Nov 2024 97,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle very corroded , around spring cups, shocker mounts, and all other mounting points.

front exhaust section blowing, rear exhaust section baffles rattling

Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,862 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle - coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,105 miles

Radiator leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,426 miles

Front exhaust bracket to engine snapped , front and middle section exhaust corroded.

Rear backbox corroded, and blowing slightly from several places.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,934 miles

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still performs ok

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,773 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not to cords

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,598 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edges

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,389 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,308 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 46,308 miles

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

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 18,399 miles

items removed from rear view mirror prior to test

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 ZJN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

ML59 ZJN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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