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ML59 ZTT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,836 mi
Last recorded64,836 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 64,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

severe under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2020 60,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,325 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,758 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,758 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,197 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,506 miles

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

rear box slightly blowing on seam

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 ZTT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

ML59 ZTT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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