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A13 KAU

2010 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also nsr and center rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also nsr and center rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,710 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2023 80,613 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,046 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on iner edge bold

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,019 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,312 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,233 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,384 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 33,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,144 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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A13 KAU is a 2010 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 83,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 KAU registered?

A13 KAU is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is A13 KAU safe to buy?

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